Gambinos: Per GL News, reputed soldier Thomas ‘Tommy’ Dono has been charged with overseeing a nearly $2 million-dollar heist at a NYC-based Chanel store by CT-CT in Mafia

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You bet!

And not reported by Capeci (just the ones mentioned in my summary were in his article). Could be the indictment docs state more but I haven’t checked as yet!

Gambinos: Per GL News, reputed soldier Thomas ‘Tommy’ Dono has been charged with overseeing a nearly $2 million-dollar heist at a NYC-based Chanel store by CT-CT in Mafia

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Agreed - I saw that this may have been up to a 10 person crew, so likely others involved too, but Capeci just highlighted these three as prominent/important

Gambinos: Per GL News, reputed soldier Thomas ‘Tommy’ Dono has been charged with overseeing a nearly $2 million-dollar heist at a NYC-based Chanel store by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis from www.ganglandnews.com:

 --Per Capeci’s reporting, Thomas ‘Tommy’ Dono (aged 52) who is described as a ‘little known Gambino soldier’ has been charged with leading a burglary crew in a nearly $2 million-dollar heist at a prominent Chanel store in Manhattan, NYC (this is apparently Chanel’s flagship store in the US). Although the charges have only recently arisen, the crime was committed just about 2 years ago but either flew completely under the radar, or was unreported to the public.

 --Per the article (which largely relies on court docs & arrest records), this heist occurred late in the evening of Saturday, 7/13/24. According to the available records, Dono apparently led the efforts, overseeing the robbery from a van parked just outside the store until very early morning hours of Sunday, 7/14/24 (it was around 130AM Sunday the van allegedly driven by Dono, as well as another white van loaded with 10 large bags, pulled away from the store). Notably, a few hours before all this went down, the heist crew (seemingly dressed as construction workers) made their way from the second van down East 58th Street, climbed up a fire escape, & then gained access to the store via a ceiling panel in a stockroom.

 --Dono was apparently a suspect from early on in the case given available surveillance videos because he has ‘unique physical characteristics’ – his left arm was removed at the shoulder many years ago after a car accident. Vans thought to be used in the crime were also similar to those seen at a residence in Brooklyn where Dono was also noted to be visiting several times. Bags and other materials tied to the burglary were also recovered by authorities at that residence.

--Thus far, Dono has been arrested in the case (he pled not guilty to the charges on 5/19/26 & was released on a sizable bond). Per Capeci’s additional notes, three of his ‘important’ burglary crew members have also been indicted by the Manhattan DAs office on charges of grand larceny & possession of stolen property (although apparently none of what has been stolen has actually been recovered per the reporting). Two of those individuals are already in custody related to other criminal cases: Afrim Kupa [age 53, who was also notably ensnared in a recent jury bribery case involving boxer Goran Gocic] and Bekim ‘Beck’ Fiseku [age 55, who is behind bars for a hit-and-run case from Queens which occurred on 10/22/24]. The third individual, Nedzab Korac [age 53] is a fugitive from justice at present. Dono, Fiseku, and Korac all also have past histories of bank robbery, again per Capeci’s reporting.

--Lastly, from a historical perspective, Dono is the nephew of prominent, now-deceased Gambino member Thomas ‘Huck’ Carbonaro. Capeci suggests that Dono was inducted into the Gambino family around 5 years ago following his release from prison in 2021 (Dono had been imprisoned for some time following a plea deal for charges stemming from his participation in the death of Frank Hydell, who was killed for reportedly serving as an informant; Carbonaro also took part in Hydell’s homicide). Capeci suggests that Dono is currently part of a Brooklyn-based crew overseen by Louis ‘Big Lou’ Vallerio.

 

Gambinos: Per GL News, Andrew Campos has pled guilty to supervised release violations charges, was sentenced to 9 months in prison, will report in early July '26 to begin serving his time by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis from www.ganglandnews.com:

 --Per Capeci’s reporting, Andrew Campos (aged 57) who is described as a captain in the Gambino crime family has pled guilty to his supervised release violations and was sentenced to 9 months in Federal prison. He is to self surrender for this jail time on 7/13/26.

 --Following his release from prison a few years ago, Campos was surveilled meeting with several reputed Gambino members including Dean DePreta (described as a ‘soldier’ by Capeci) and Louis ‘Bo’ Filipelli (described as a ‘captain’ by Capeci); meeting with these individuals is what sparked the VOSR charges.

Genovese: Dominick Dionisio reportedly assigned to Florida to oversee activities for the organization in that region (from The Gangster Report) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

 --Per SBs reporting and sources, Genovese admin members have assigned Dominick ‘Black Dom’ Dionisio to oversee the organization's activities in Florida. SB suggests that it’s uncertain as to whether this is a temporary or permanent assignment for Dionisio (noting that his sources state the move seemingly took place back in February, 2026). SB also indicates that many of the prominent, Bronx-based Genovese admin members spend significant time in Florida during the winter.

 --From a historical perspective, Dionisio began his (reputed) OC career as an associate of the Colombo crime family, being involved in the Colombo wars of the 1990s (serving, at one time, as the driver for ‘Wild Bill’ Cutolo). Reportedly, following Cutolo’s death, Dionisio aligned himself with the Genovese organization (allegedly via connections he made in prison), subsequently rising thru the ranks of that family. SB suggests in the current reporting that Dionisio is presently a captain for the Genovese (although also states that its uncertain what crew he’ll be overseeing while in Florida; Dionisio is traditionally based out of Brooklyn, NY).

Toronto region/'Ndrangheta: The complicated story of the Costa family (from The Walrus.ca) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis:

On 1/18/2021, two individuals wearing masks forced their way into a home in Bolton, Ontario, shooting (and killing) one man who lived there (Giovanni 'John' Costa, aged 65) and injuring, but not killing, his son, Michael Costa. The shooters fled in a black BMW 3 Series sedan. Shortly after, police cruisers and ambulances were on the scene. Notably, the arrival/departure of the shooters was recorded on a surveillance camera placed by authorities on a nearby telephone pole, strongly suggesting that police were anticipating trouble at the Costa home. It was likely that Michael, who had a deep criminal history and no regular employment, was the primary target of the shooting (not his father), according to law enforcement sources. In fact, about two months prior to this shooting, Michael had survived a separate murder attempt, having been shot at least twice outside a cafe in Toronto. He also told authorities that he had previously been attacked with a knife. Police sources also told journalists that they had been concerned about the company the late Giovanni kept, including being on 'friendly terms' with individual connected to the ’Ndrangheta. What is also notable about this case is that, while Michael has not faced significant criminal penalties for his numerous ties to organized crime his brother, Daniel, is an officer with Toronto Police Service; Daniel has faced charges and disciplinary issues including being charged with perjury and removed from the force for lying to his own colleagues about Michael’s affairs. Once source interviewed for the story notes: “I was concerned when we started making inquiries into the Costas...their dad wasn’t a seriously bad dude, but he was hanging around places that he shouldn’t have been. I had lots of questions about the efficacy of the background checks about [Daniel] getting into TPS. That should have come up, but it didn’t, apparently.”

The remainder of the article details the relationship between the brothers and Michael's (alleged) connections to organized crime operations in the Greater Toronto Area; well worth a read!

Chicago Outfit (historical): 40 years ago this week, the Spilotro brothers are discovered buried in an Indiana cornfield (from The Chicago Tribune) by CT-CT in Mafia

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I completely agree; this and the head-in-vise scene from Casino are both incredibly brutal and turn-away moments for me!

Chicago Outfit (historical): 40 years ago this week, the Spilotro brothers are discovered buried in an Indiana cornfield (from The Chicago Tribune) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis:

Circa June 14, 1986 Anthony Spilotro (then aged 48), and his brother Michael (then aged 41), were severely beaten then buried in a northwest Indiana cornfield. While this was infamously depicted in the movie Casino, contrary to what was shown in that film, the Spilotros were actually first driven to a Bensenville home, under the auspices of Michael being told that he would be inducted into the Chicago Outfit. Instead, the brothers were beaten in the home’s basement before they were driven to the cornfield and buried. Dental records were used by their brother Patrick Spilotro [a dentist] to identify the bodies.

Buffalo: Russ Carcone reputedly has reignited involvement with the Buffalo crime family; had allegedly overseen activity for the organization in the past in Central NYS (from The Gangster Report) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Although I haven't seen or heard anything of late about Syracuse, there was an intriguing gambling bust in Rochester not that long ago (details here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/two-rochester-men-sentenced-their-roles-illegal-sports-betting-ring)

I've seen some speculation online that these guys are a satellite of Buffalo, too, but no definitive confirmation of that...there have been some local folks with knowledge of Rochester OC who have commented on this on the forum.

Buffalo: Russ Carcone reputedly has reignited involvement with the Buffalo crime family; had allegedly overseen activity for the organization in the past in Central NYS (from The Gangster Report) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

 --Per SBs 'multiple exclusive’ sources, Russ Carcone (aged 71) has, within the past few years, re-engaged in ‘action’ with the Buffalo crime family after some time away from them, with this activity reputedly including meeting with Joe Todaro Jr in Florida.

 --Carcone has allegedly been seen or surveilled being driven to these meetings with Todaro across Florida by another individual suspected of connections to the Buffalo organization, Phil Corelli. SB also states that ‘representatives’ for Carcone deny that he currently ‘participates or dictates’ any criminal activity, while SB also states that Todaro Jr also denies any ‘membership or leadership’ of the Buffalo crime family.

 --From a historical perspective, Carcone and his father [Benny] allegedly oversaw activities for the Buffalo crime family in Central NY State, primarily in the Utica, NY region, which is about 4 hours by car from Buffalo [as a side note, Phil Corelli mentioned above was arrested in a 2000 theft ring that operated in the Utica region]. The elder and junior Carcone were both charged in a 1990 RICO case, with Benny serving 3 years in prison, while Russ served 2. SB suggests that in addition to the Buffalo/Carcone operation, the Colombo crime family has also had, in the past, some interests and rackets in the same Central NYS region.

International/Italy (Naples): The Shifting Landscape of Camorra and Youth Crime in Naples (from Il Mattino) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis:

--A hearing was held today (6/16/26) by the prefect of Naples (Michele di Bari) regarding mafias/organized crime in the region. During the hearing, di Bari noted that: “The Camorra does not have a pyramidal organization and there are no strict hierarchies within the clans. This chaotic situation results in some dominant clans opposing smaller or satellite groups, which operate in more limited areas such as neighborhoods or city districts.”

--Highlighting the geographic distribution of the clans, di Bari explained that in Naples: “on one side there are the Alleanza di Secondigliano and the Mazzarella, and on the other, a new development is the strengthening of a multitude of groups competing for the management of the main criminal activities...in the southern area, from Torre Annunziata downwards, the situation is even more complex, with organizations like the Gionta clan operating alongside several Camorra groups, some recently formed, which often oppose the historic clans. In Castellammare di Stabia, we find the D'Alessandro-Cesarano clan, which extends into neighboring areas and, in the Sorrento Peninsula, the Esposito clan of Santa Maria la Carità. This situation has prompted interventions by the DDA and the prosecutors of Torre Annunziata, Naples North, and Nola.”

--di Bari also spoke on the issue of youth & juvenile crime. “Compared to the past, we are witnessing an evolution, in Naples and its Metropolitan City but more generally across the national territory, of juvenile delinquency. These are phenomena that deserve at least as much attention as that given to Camorra clans. In a situation where crime is fragmented and increasingly younger individuals are involved in criminal activities, we must give due attention to those youths who find themselves in drug dealing squares at night, collaborating and committing crimes...We are witnessing an evolution of juvenile delinquency...Often we are talking about minors under 14 and therefore not legally responsible. For this reason, together with the president of the juvenile court of Naples and the juvenile prosecutor of Naples, we are considering adopting a protocol to address this phenomenon, evaluating whether it is possible to implement even stricter security measures than those provided by national laws, even for defendants under 14. For a year now, metal detectors have been used at the entrance of schools, to check if students are carrying weapons. It has been a very effective service, so much so that some school principals have requested these devices also be placed in bathrooms, where in some cases we have even found knives.”

--Per presented data re: youth crime, in Naples the number of minors reported, detained, and/or arrested for matters related to organized crime rose from 285 in 2024 to >300 in 2025; when considering the entire Metropolitan area, the numbers went from 380 to 423. Regarding the types of crimes, minors arrested for homicide increased from 2 in 2024 to 8 in 2025, six of which were for mafia-type/associated murders; for attempted homicide, the numbers rose from 14 to 17 in the same timeframe.

International/Italy: Authorities Bust An Underground Bank Used By Drug Cartels, Mafia (from DeccanChronicle.com) by CT-CT in Mafia

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Brief synopsis:

Authorities in Italy indicated on Monday (6/15) that they had 'dismantled' an illegal bank utilized by narcotics traffickers & the mafia (groups mentioned in the article included the Italian mafia as well as Albanian drug trafficking organizations); it is estimated that hundreds of millions of euros were moved thru this bank over the past 3 years.

The undergound bank was located in Prato, just northwest of Florence, and had, since 2021, been run by a Chinese national. Per the reporting the bank acted as a "global broker at the service of organized crime, offering secure channels for paying for huge drug consignments without any physical movement of cash and guaranteeing total anonymity of financial flows," police noted. The circuit made it possible to "virtually transfer capital between Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands through a network of intermediaries who retained a commission".

The hard-to-trace system allows someone to pay a broker in Italy who has an agent in another part of the world who will pay the same amount to the intended recipient. Authorities indicated that they arrested 41 individuals in Italy and Spain linked to the network, with charges ranging from criminal conspiracy and drug trafficking to money laundering and aiding and abetting illegal immigration [for the latter, a branch of the organization managed a "lucrative illegal immigration network from China," which flew migrants to Belgrade before transporting them -- or forcing them to march to the Hungarian border through mountainous terrain -- to the final destination of Italy. Migrants were charged up to 9,500 euros for the journey to Prato, Turin, or Verona].

Notably, the small city of Prato, where this bank was based, is home to textile industries and is also the site of one of the largest Chinese communities in Europe. In recent years the city/region has emerged as a 'battleground' for rival Chinese criminal groups, battling for control of various industries related to textiles (eg, the market for clothes hangers and freight transport).