Matteo Messina Denaro got arrested after 30 long years on the run. He was involved in so many heinous crimes including the deadly Milan, Rome & Florence attacks in the year 1993. The prime minister of Italy thanked the armed forces for arresting him.
Denaro, also known as "Diabolik," is a notorious underground mafia boss from the Sicilian town of Castelvetrano. He is considered one of the most powerful and feared members of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian mafia.
Denaro was born in 1962 and grew up in a family with deep ties to the mafia. He began his criminal career in the 1980s, rising through the ranks of the Cosa Nostra and becoming a key member of the powerful Inzerillo clan. In the early 1990s, Denaro was involved in a power struggle within the clan, which ultimately led to his rise to the top of the organization.
Denaro is known for his ruthless tactics and willingness to use violence to maintain control. He is believed to have orchestrated a number of high-profile murders, including the killing of anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone in 1992. Despite this, Denaro has managed to evade capture by Italian authorities for decades.
In addition to his criminal activities, Denaro is also known for his lavish lifestyle and love of luxury goods. He is said to have a passion for fast cars, designer clothes, and expensive jewelry. He has also been known to frequent exclusive nightclubs and resorts, often using false identities to avoid detection.
Despite a series of arrests and convictions of high-ranking members of the Cosa Nostra, Denaro remained at large and have believed to be hiding in Italy or abroad. The Italian government had offered a €5 million reward for information leading to his capture, but he remained one of the most wanted criminals in the country.
Denaro's criminal activities have not only affected Italy, but also the entire world. His influence in the Sicilian mafia continued to be felt till this day. His evasion of authorities for so long have made him a legend in the criminal underworld, with many considered him untouchable.
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