Naples’ chief prosecutor has warned that mafia outfits recruit young people “by showing them wealth and easy money.” Some bosses have even used TikTok to control their clan from within jail https://t.co/LDjtAb368t ...

In Italy’s mafia underworld, the traditional professions of extortioner, hitman and drug-runner are being supplanted by a less risky occupation: social-media influencer https://t.co/Tv9AKEDH4h ...

The Hacking Technique The Mafia Allegedly Used To Rig Poker Games https://t.co/KzMLhJik8a ...

Organized Crime & Gambling - The mafia has been involved in gambling for the last 100 years [2] - Gambling is considered an "easy pinch" for the mob, carrying lighter sentences than violent crimes [3] - The mob has a history of involvement in sports, including fixing matches [4] - Advanced technology is now being utilized by the mob in their operations [7] Mafia Structure & Operations - Multiple mafia families get involved when a racket is large and involves a lot of money [8] - The involvement of four families indicates a "huge racket" [8] - The investigation likely originated in the Eastern District of New York [8]

Mafia Activity & Scope - The involvement of multiple families indicates a large-scale operation, similar to past rackets involving gasoline, concrete, and energy-efficient windows [3] - Such multi-family involvement typically occurs when the operation involves multi-millions of dollars, making it too large for a single family to control [3] - The current case involving at least five families suggests a significant resurgence or expansion of mafia activity [1] Technological Adaptation - The mafia adapts to modern technology, employing tech-savvy individuals to execute their schemes [2][3] - Advanced technology is utilized in scams, moving beyond traditional methods like card scams with holes in the ceiling [2] Operational Structure - The individuals directly involved in executing the schemes are often not high-ranking members but rather technology experts hired for their skills [2][3] - The scope of the operation is substantial, as evidenced by the involvement of four families [3][4]

'The mafia ain't what it used to be' - FBI's gambling case highlights mob's evolution https://t.co/pOV6p7BckV ...

With the alleged involvement of three Lacosa Nosra crime families, one NBA head coach, a Hall of Famer no less, and former NBA players, the years of investigative work that culminated with this morning's operation seem reminiscent of a Hollywood movie. But this wasn't luck, and this wasn't theatrics. This was an evidencedriven, relentless, and unified effort among law enforcement through what we have dubbed Operation Royal Flush.HSI New York along with our task force personnel from the Waterfront Commission ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@Villgecrazylady Mafia gotta brag or there's no deterrent. ...

China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death https://t.co/PGZF4UnsKj ...

It’s kinda poetic the most crooked FBI director in US history (Chris Wray) said Antifa does not exist just like the third most crooked FBI director in US history (J Edgar Hoover) said the mafia does not exist.TanksToTweets (@TanksToTweets):@MikeBenzCyber The fact that both Biden and Chris Wray tried to tell us that the violent street mobs were just “an idea” is incredible. ...