Summary
Two brothers from a group linked to Lazio football fans in Italy have been arrested. They are accused of trying to get illegal contracts for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina by using threats and violence. Authorities say they had control over drug activities and nightlife in the area.
Key Facts
- The brothers are part of Lazio’s Irriducibili, a football hooligan group.
- They were accused of trying to obtain public works contracts for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The Olympics will take place in Cortina, Italy, cohosted with Milan.
- Italian prosecutors claim the brothers controlled drug activities and nightlife in Cortina.
- They allegedly used Mafia-style threats and violence against business rivals.
- One of their reported acts was beating and threatening a nightlife events organiser.
- They approached a local government official for help with contracts, but were declined.
- The brothers face charges of extortion with Mafia-style methods, along with five other suspects.
