Messina Brothers

Also known as: Messina Debono, Messina gang
Based in MaltaDefunct1900s–1950sSourcesMessina Brothers

The Messina Brothers were five Maltese brothers who led a criminal organization in London from the 1930s to the 1950s, primarily involved in prostitution. They were based in Soho, London, and operated a network of brothels, importing women from Europe. The organization was founded by their father Giuseppe Messina in the early 1900s in Malta and Egypt, and the brothers expanded operations in London after being expelled from Egypt in 1932. They were eventually prosecuted and disbanded in the 1950s.

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BelgiumPresence
The Messina Brothers had a presence in Brussels, Belgium.
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EgyptPresence
The Messina brothers' father built a chain of brothels in Alexandria, and the brothers joined him in running brothels and prostitution there.
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FranceSupply
The Messina brothers imported women from France for their prostitution operation.
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ItalyPresence
The Messina Brothers had a presence in Sanremo, Italy.
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SpainSupply
The Messina brothers imported women from Spain for their prostitution operation.
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The Messina brothers established themselves in Soho, London, bought properties, and ran a prostitution operation.
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