'Ndrangheta

Also known as: Onorata Società, picciotteria
Based in ItalyActive19th century-presentSources'Ndrangheta'Ndrangheta

Italian criminal organization of mafia type originating in Calabria, recognized as a unitary criminal organization with a collegial summit. It is the only mafia present on all five continents, with a global turnover of 150 billion euros according to a 2022 DIA investigation. Active in 42 nations with 400 clans, mainly in Calabria. Its main activity is drug trafficking, followed by public contracts, vote buying, extortion, usury, arms trafficking, gambling, and toxic waste disposal.

CRIMENET has extracted 284 linkages for this organization, including 155 cooperative ties across 74 organizations, 3 conflicts across 3 organizations, 126 other connections and footprints in 32 countries.

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ArgentinaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has roots in Argentina and a leader was captured there.
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AustraliaPresence
Bosses from Australia attend meetings at the Sanctuary of Polsi, indicating a presence there.
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BelgiumPresence
'Ndrangheta clans purchased almost an entire neighbourhood in Brussels with laundered money.
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BrazilPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has operated in Brazil since the 1970s and has an alliance with the PCC, increasing its presence.
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CanadaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has a presence in Canada, with families operating there and a board of directors governing them.
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A share of cocaine exported by the PCC and the 'Ndrangheta moves through West Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire.
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GermanyPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has branches and members in Germany, and law enforcement operations there arrested suspects linked to the organization.
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GhanaTransit
A share of cocaine exported by the PCC and the 'Ndrangheta moves through West Africa, including Ghana.
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MaltaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta operated a gaming company in Malta through a Calabrian associate.
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NetherlandsPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has a base in the Netherlands and uses its seaports for cocaine import.
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NigerTransit
A share of cocaine exported by the PCC and the 'Ndrangheta moves through West Africa, including Niger.
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SenegalTransit
A share of cocaine exported by the PCC and the 'Ndrangheta moves through West Africa, including Senegal.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
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SlovakiaPresence
Italian businessmen with ties to the 'Ndrangheta have settled in eastern Slovakia and embezzled EU funds.
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SpainPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has established a strong presence in Spain with branches and operatives.
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SwitzerlandPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has a significant presence in Switzerland since the early 1970s, with multiple cells.
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The Aracri and Fazzari clans are active in London in money laundering, catering, and drug trafficking.
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The 'Ndrangheta has branches in the United States, with the Suraci family moving operations there.
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AustriaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into Austria.
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BoliviaSupply
The Siderno Group sourced drugs from Bolivia.
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BulgariaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into Bulgaria.
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ChileSupply
The Siderno Group sourced drugs from Chile.
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ChinaTransit
The 'Ndrangheta shipped containers of waste to China.
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FrancePresence
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into France.
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The 'Ndrangheta uses Guinea-Bissau as a logistics hub for drug trafficking.
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IndiaTransit
The 'Ndrangheta shipped containers of waste to India.
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PeruPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into Peru.
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RomaniaPresence
The 'Ndrangheta has projections into Romania.
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RussiaTransit
The 'Ndrangheta shipped containers of waste to Russia.
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South AfricaOperations
The 'Ndrangheta has been involved in diamond trafficking in South Africa.
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ThailandPresence
Some 'ndrine operate in Thailand.
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TogoPresence
Some 'ndrine operate in Togo.
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VenezuelaSupply
The Siderno Group sourced drugs from Venezuela.
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