30 Nigerians suspected to be members of Black Axe arrested in Italy


Italian Authorities have arrested 30 Nigerians suspected to be members of Black Axe mafia.

According to Reuters, the suspects committed crimes mostly on the internet, like using Bitcoins to purchase credit cards in the dark web and then using for shopping online. It also said the suspects will face almost 100 charges including mafia association, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, prostitution and internet fraud.

The arrests reportedly took place in 14 provinces across Italy.

“There is evidence that the members had a direct connection with the Nigerian gang, drawing on the same vocabulary, symbols and affiliation rituals,” the Italian police was quoted to have said.

Commenting on the incident, Luciana Lamorgese, Italy’s interior minister, said: “This proves the ability of the judiciary and police forces to fight against old and new mafia groups which are trying to extend their criminal reach and expand their business

Black Axe is a fraternity that originated from the University of Benin in the 1970s.

(The Cable)

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