Italian Police Crack Down on Chinese Mafia: 13 Arrests in Nationwide Sweep

Italian police arrested 13 individuals linked to Chinese mafia groups in a nationwide operation targeting crimes like drug dealing, sex trafficking, and robbery. Raids spanned 25 provinces, revealing organized crime activities that often target the Chinese community. The investigation ties into broader concerns of labor abuse in luxury brand supply chains.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-08-2025 16:42 IST | Created: 04-08-2025 16:42 IST
Italian Police Crack Down on Chinese Mafia: 13 Arrests in Nationwide Sweep
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In a sweeping nationwide operation on Monday, Italian police detained 13 individuals connected to Chinese mafia groups, uncovering a range of crimes from drug dealing to sex trafficking. Authorities conducted raids across 25 provinces, including major cities like Milan and Rome, as part of a significant crackdown on organized crime.

Police have found that these criminal organizations often target their own compatriots within the Chinese community, deploying intimidation and violence akin to traditional mafia tactics. The operations focus on territorial dominance and are marked by a deep-seated concept of revenge, sometimes escalating into violent feuds.

Following April's high-profile murder of a Chinese underworld leader in Rome, the latest arrests underscore the ongoing turf wars among Chinese gangs in Italy. These groups, primarily from specific regions in China, exploit labor in cities with significant Chinese populations, impacting areas famous for their industry, like Prato in Tuscany.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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