Naples – The Carabinieri of the Operational Nucleus of Naples Bagnoli they carried out an order of pre-trial detention against a man, issued by the GIP of the Court of Naples at the request of the District Anti-Mafia Directorate.
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The suspect is accused of complicity in attempted extortion aggravated by mafia methods to the detriment of a commercial activity in the neighborhood of soccavo. The investigations, started in October 2024, brought to light repeated requests for money addressed to the entrepreneur, in the form of “gifts for prisoners at will”, for an amount of EUR 1.500 per year, to be paid in installments divided between Christmas, Easter and Summer.
“Gifts of your choice” of 1500 euros for prisoners
Compared to the refusal to pay, the man, together with other accomplices, allegedly carried out intimidating actions, including continuous threatening presences near the commercial activity.
A climate of tension that pushed the victim to close the shop and transfer it to another municipality.
Thanks to surveillance camera footage and collected testimonies, the military reconstructed the entire incident. The suspect was placed under house arrest pending further judicial developments.
Article published on 4 April 2025 - 06:18
The article talks about a very serious situation that happens in the Soccavo neighborhood. It is unacceptable that there are requests for money for prisoners and intimidation. I hope that justice takes its course.