A notorious Italian fugitive, Vincenzo La Porta, has been apprehended by Italian police on the Greek island of Corfu, thanks to a photograph taken during a celebratory meal for the Naples soccer team. The 60-year-old fugitive had been on the run for over a decade and was considered one of Italy’s most dangerous criminals. La Porta’s presence in the photo was recognized due to his hometown passion for soccer and his support for Napoli, which ultimately led to his betrayal.
The exact date of La Porta’s arrest was not disclosed, but it has been confirmed that he was captured while riding a motor scooter in Corfu. La Porta, who was affiliated with the Naples-based Camorra syndicate, had been convicted in absentia for criminal association, tax evasion, and fraud. Recent reports suggest that he had been working as an assistant chef at a restaurant on the island for the past month. Greek authorities have stated that La Porta appeared before a prosecutor and is currently awaiting the ruling on Italy’s extradition request.
Italy is seeking La Porta’s extradition in order to serve his 14-year, four-month prison sentence. It is unclear if La Porta has legal representation at this time. Italian police had been monitoring his online activities, including financial transactions, in hopes of obtaining information about his whereabouts. They ultimately identified him in the celebratory photo, where he was seen holding a scarf in the colors of his beloved hometown team. “La Porta’s love for soccer and Napoli team proved to be his downfall,” stated the police in a press release. (Read more fugitive stories.)
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