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How The 'Ndrangheta Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks

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Italy's most powerful mafia group The 'Ndrangheta allegedly entered Canada's financial system. They allegedly laundered millions through relationships with bankers. This is the tale of how organized crime met corporate banking, and how it all played out. The 'Ndrangheta, the shadowy Italian mafia, has long been a major player in international organized crime. But its purported infiltration of Canadian banks shows new sophistication. Accused of using relationships with employees at major Canadian banks to launder money and fund crime, one Toronto-based faction is led by Angelo Figliomeni. It was never tried despite a massive police investigation. So how do we combat organized crime in Canada? So how did a panini-selling man become a key figure in this international web of connections? Lessons from Online Casinos on Trust Any financial system, whether it is a bank, business, or online casino, relies on trust. As an example, players are attracted to casinos that let you pl...