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Politiko 2026-07-06 12:01:32

Italian anti-mafia strikes money laundering network, the network's base

Italian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated organized crime scheme linked to the laundering of money obtained from international drug trafficking, where around 18 million euros are suspected of being transformed into gold bars to hide their origin.

The operation, conducted in Italy and Kosovo, has led to the seizure of assets worth over 2 million euros and has uncovered a network operating in several European countries, including France, Italy and other countries in the region.

According to Italian investigative authorities, the criminal network is suspected of using a sophisticated method, collecting money gained from drug trafficking and then converting it into physical gold, with the aim of making it difficult to track and transport it abroad.

The investigations have also identified suspects based in Italy and Kosovo, who are suspected of having played a role in the circulation of money and its transformation into precious metals, with the help of structures specialized in gold processing in Lombardy and Piedmont.

According to the investigative file, a significant portion of the money is suspected to have come from drug trafficking in France, while the latest operation is also linked to a previous investigation that had led to large asset seizures in 2025.

Italian authorities emphasize that investigations continue to identify the entire network and track down hidden assets in several countries.

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