 Antonio Bardellino, founder of the Casalesi clan. | |
| Founded | 1970s |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Antonio Bardellino |
| Founding location | San Cipriano d'Aversa |
| Years active | 1970s -present |
| Territory | Italy: Caserta, Giugliano in Campania, Emilia-Romagna; Presence also in Spain, Romania, Switzerland and Dominican Republic |
| Criminal activities | Murder, extortion, contract killing, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, racketeering, smuggling, prostitution, money laundering |
| Allies | Cosa Nostra 'Ndrangheta Alfieri clan (defunct) Galasso clan (defunct) Nigerian mafia Sacra Corona Unita Albanian mafia Mallardo clan Società foggiana |
| Rivals | Nuova Camorra Organizzata (defunct) Nuvoletta clan La Torre clan (defunct) Lubrano-Ligato clan |
The Casalesi clan is a clan within the Camorra, an Italian criminal organization, operating from San Cipriano d'Aversa in the province of Caserta. Formed by Antonio Bardellino, it is a confederation of clans in the Caserta area. The Casalesi clan is believed to be one of the most powerful groups within the Camorra, specialising in construction and keeping a lower profile than clans that focus on drug dealing.[1]
- ^ Mafia bosses held meetings in police station, The Guardian, September 29, 2007