Catholic Nun Arrested with 24 Mafia Suspects: Shocking Extortion Allegations
A Catholic nun was among 24 individuals arrested in a major anti-mafia operation in Italy targeting a group involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
The arrests occurred during a crackdown on the Sicilian Mafia (Cosa Nostra) and associated organizations.
Authorities allege the nun acted as a mediator, carrying messages and possibly funds between incarcerated mafia members and their external networks, although she has denied the charges, claiming her interactions were driven by a desire to rehabilitate offenders.
This incident is part of broader efforts by Italian law enforcement to dismantle mafia networks, with recent high-profile trials leading to convictions of hundreds of members of other notorious groups like the ’Ndrangheta.
These developments highlight the deep-rooted issues of organized crime in Italy and its complex links to various societal sectors.