Overview

• Carabinieri executed court-ordered measures in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Rome on October 8 under DDA Venezia, jailing one suspect, placing one under house arrest, and restricting a third to reside in Rome, with searches for four others.
• The suspects are accused of extortion aggravated by the “mafia method,” with investigators also citing episodes of violence including threats and robbery.
• Prosecutors outline a three‑step plan: first securing the local drug market, then dominating venues and events, and finally trying to reach Olympic‑related public contracts.
• Two detainees are brothers Leopoldo and Alvise Cobianchi from Rome, linked to Lazio ultras and to the late Fabrizio “Diabolik” Piscitelli, ties alleged to bolster their intimidation.
• Investigators say a Rome‑based front company imposed event management, handpicked DJs and PRs, and placed compliant bouncers to enable dealing, as documented by wiretaps, surveillance, hidden cameras and local testimony in Operation Reset.