Italian Nun Arrested for Alleged Role in Mafia Network

Sister Anna Donelli is accused of acting as a liaison between jailed 'Ndrangheta members and their associates outside prison.

Sister Anna Donelli, 57, was among 25 individuals arrested in a major anti-mafia operation targeting the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate.
Authorities allege Donelli exploited her role as a prison volunteer to pass messages and orders between jailed mafia members and their associates.
The 'Ndrangheta, based in Calabria, is one of the world's most powerful organized crime groups, involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.
The operation also led to the arrest of two politicians and the seizure of €1.8 million in cash, with investigators uncovering €12 million in laundered funds.
The investigation, which began in 2020, highlights the mafia’s efforts to expand operations into northern Italy, including Brescia and Milan.