Overview

• After a six‑month investigation by OFAC and OCLCO under Junalco, the suspects were placed under formal investigation on October 13 and sent to pre‑trial detention.
• They are accused of criminal conspiracy to prepare an assassination and administering an online platform enabling illicit transactions in an organized group, offenses carrying up to 10 years in prison.
• Prosecutors say a March post on a Telegram channel known as “Brozer” or “Broze” mafia offered €100,000, named the targeted investigating judge, and claimed DZ Mafia affiliation.
• According to reporting, the 21‑year‑old is viewed as the instigator and the 36‑year‑old is alleged to be the administrator of the channel that carried the message.
• The judge remains under protection as investigators examine any concrete links to the DZ Mafia and whether a backer had the means to pay the promised sum.