Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa

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Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at Amalfi coast luxury villa

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Roberto Mazzarella, a fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder, was arrested at a luxury villa in Vietri sul Mare on the Amalfi Coast after being on the run for over a year. The 48-year-old, considered a powerful figure in the Camorra organized crime group in Naples and one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, escaped arrest last January. At the time of his arrest, Mazzarella was with his wife and two children and did not resist. Police found luxury watches, approximately €20,000, false documents, and mobile phones at the villa, where he was living under a false name. The Mazzarella clan is known for its involvement in counterfeiting in Naples.

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He was living at the property under a false name.

factual — Italian news agency Ansa100% confidence

Police last month detained 16 people allegedly linked to the Mazzarella clan on charges of cyber fraud.

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Mazzarella is considered a powerful figure within the Camorra organised crime group in Naples.

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Mazzarella escaped last January when he was supposed to have been arrested on murder charges.

factual — Italy's Carabinieri military police force100% confidence

Roberto Mazzarella, a mafia boss wanted for murder, was arrested at a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast.

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Ansa 40% Vietri sul Mare 50% Amalfi Coast 60% Naples ×260% Camorra 70% Italy 70% Italian Interior Ministry 70% Italian Police 70% Mazzarella clan ×270% Carabinieri ×280% Roberto Mazzarella ×390%

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mafia boss 90% arrest 80% murder 70% fugitive 70% camorra 60% organized crime 60% luxury villa 50% counterfeiting 50% false documents 40%

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