Singer, whose music has been linked to crime gangs, and his wife are among 27 held in police raids
Before announcing his retirement from singing in 2020, Antonio “Tony” Colombo was arguably the most acclaimed singer of neomelodico, an Italian pop genre that resonates strongly within mafia strongholds in the southern regions of
According to prosecutors, Colombo, 37, is believed to have received illicit funds from the clan, disguising them as proceeds from his music career. Colombo and Rispoli have denied any involvement with organised crime. This is not the first time that a neomelodico singer has been arrested under accusations of mafia ties. Often, the stars are relatives of mob bosses, or their careers are financed by mobsters.In addition to accusations of mafia affiliation and extortion, those arrested on Tuesday are suspected of rigging auctions and smuggling tobacco. The Italian police highlighted the new “entrepreneurial” activities of the Di Lauro clan, whose leader was arrested in 2019 after 14 years on the run.
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