The “Moby Dick 2” investigation that yesterday led to the arrest of 11 people has revealed a criminal network active in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, specialized in tax fraud and money laundering on a global scale and involving the Di Lauro and Nuvoletta clans.
The measures, issued by the GIP of Milan at the request of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) of Milan and Palermo, were carried out by a joint team composed of the Central Operations Service (SCO), the SISCO, the Palermo Flying Squad and the PEF Unit of the Guardia di Finanza of Varese.
This is the last step of an investigation that on November 14, 2024 had already led to the arrest of 47 people and the seizure of assets worth over 650 million euros. However, following legal appeals, many precautionary measures had been annulled by the Court of Review of Milan, releasing some of the suspects.
The role of the “Belgian boss” and the links with the Camorra
A Belgian citizen, believed to be one of the leaders of the organization, was arrested last May 26 at Malpensa airport after six months on the run. Subsequent investigations, supported by statements from those arrested and by the analysis of seized documents and devices, have confirmed the links between some of the suspects and Cloud Clan (Marano of Naples) and Di Lauro (Secondigliano-Scampia)
The names of those arrested
Grillo, Salvatore (under house arrest)
Liparulo, Simone
Marullo, Cosimo
Marullo, Gennaro
Little Angel
Noviello, Massimiliano
Cloud, Gennaro
Cloud, Lorenzo
Olive, Louis
Perillo, Vincenzo
A European arrest warrant has been issued for two additional suspects, currently in Dubai.
The investigation seems very important because it reveals a complex picture of criminal activities. It would be interesting to know if there are other future developments on this story and how the authorities will react to these discoveries.