York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Police said a crime family known as the Figliomeni’s have allegedly been operating for more than three decades in Italy, Vaughan and across the GTA laundering millions of dollars. The police detailed the 18-month initiative called 'Project Sindacato' where officers seized mafia-owned merchandise from gaming machines, ATMs, Rolex watches and Ferraris, and arrested 9 major players in the "largest traditional organized crime" operation takedown.
Individuals of the crime group including crime boss Angelo Figliomeni face charges of money laundering, defrauding the Canadian government, and participating in an organized crime group.
Police also revealed the mafia used Ontario casinos to launder money by having multiple people gambling large amounts of money under the guise of successful casino play each night, amassing great wealth over the course of the years.
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