DGerman security authorities are aware of 770 suspected members of the Italian Mafia.505 of them are attributed to Calabrian’ndrangheta, as stated in the answer Federal government In response to a small request from the Green Party, FAZ can use the request. It is considered the largest and most dangerous Italian Mafia organization. ‘ndrangheta is particularly prominent in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Hesse.
of Corsa Nostra 109 members are assigned in this country, Stidda, from the Sicilian Mafia, 30 divisions. In addition, the security authorities are aware of 101 people allegedly belonging to Camora, as well as organized crime in Apulia16.
In 2016, the number of members of the mafia organization in this country decreased significantly: 550. However, the federal government also pointed out in its reply that this does not necessarily mean that the Italian group in Germany has become stronger in recent years. One of the reasons for the increase is undoubtedly the new understanding of the residents here by the security authorities-whether from their own investigations or from their Italian colleagues.
“Not to the end of the flagpole”
Irene Mihalik, a domestic political spokesperson for the Green Parliament Organization, said: “The rising numbers may not be the end of the flagpole. We must do everything we can to illuminate the dark areas.” “We urgently need to strengthen criminal justice in this area. Police work, effectively combat money laundering activities, and have more in-depth cooperation with our European neighbors.” According to the federal government, nine joint investigation teams have been established with the Italian authorities. In 2020/2021.
When asked about the existence of Italian groups in East Germany, the federal government referred to the assessment of the Italian police. Since 2016, the agency has repeatedly emphasized the activities of “ndrangheta” in Saxony and Thuringia. The federal government writes that, overall, the apparent degree of organized crime in the eastern part of Germany is much lower than in the western part.
The joint study of MDR and FAZ shows thatAbout 20 years ago, an extensive investigation of a suspected “ndrangheta cell” in Thuringia was carried out, including an investigation by the Federal Criminal Police. An investigative committee of the Erfurt State Assembly is currently trying to clarify why the procedure called “Operation Fido” was stopped at that time. MDR and FAZ reported lack of capacity and disputes with the authorities. A senior investigator recalled: “There was no objective reason to stop the lawsuit at that time.”
