Mafia suspects’ lawyers threat to sue for millions

Six betting companies accused of having links to the Calabrian Mafia are threatening to sue the Malta Gaming Authority for millions of euros after it suspended their licence. Sources close to the gaming industry told The Sunday Times of Malta that the authority had been contacted by the Italians’ local legal representatives. “If the Italians, who were extradited, are acquitted or there is not enough proof, they could sue the authority for loss of millions of euros in business,” the sources said. The authority had taken action after gaming companies in Malta had their assets seized when Italian police swooped down on illegal activities linked to ’Ndrangheta two weeks ago and extradited six suspects. Read more in The Sunday Times of Malta.