Roberto Mazzarella

Roberto Mazzarella, a 48-year-old Italian mafia boss, was recently arrested in a luxury villa on the Amalfi Coast. He is the head of the notorious Mazzarella clan, a significant part of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime gang. Mazzarella is wanted for murder and had been a fugitive since escaping arrest on January 28, 2025. He was apprehended on April 4, 2026, in Vietri sul Mare, after being on the run for over a year. His arrest is newsworthy due to his high-profile status as one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives and the leader of a major Camorra clan. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by Italian authorities to combat organized crime and bring fugitives to justice. The fact that he was hiding in a luxury resort underscores the resources and reach of the Camorra.