BACKGROUND OF THE PRINCIPALS
12 FREDERICK J. MASSARO, a/k/a "Freddie Massaro," was born
on October 20, 1939 and resides at 1499 Shoreline Way, Hollywood,
Florida. MASSARO is an Associate of Gambino soldier ANTHONY

TRENTACOSTA and in the crew of Gambino soldier ANTHONY RUGGIANO.

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In one conversation which occurred between Gambino Caporegima
Nicholas Corozzo and a Cooperating Witness, and which was overheard
by agents of the FBI, Corozzo indicated that he was upset because
MASSARO had not sent the expected percentage of the proceeds from
criminal activity to Nicholas Corozzo's brother, Joseph Corozzo.
Nicholas Corozzo stated that he had sent MASSARO to New York to
straighten out this matter. Numerous surveillances have
documented MASSARO meeting with TRENTACOSTA. Confidential source
information indicates that MASSARO has had hidden ownership
interests in adult entertainment clubs. In addition to numerous
arrests, MASSARO was convicted in the 13th Judicial Circuit of
Florida, on June 25, 1985, of passing forged instruments (five
counts).

13 ANTHONY RUGGIANO, a/k/a "Fat Andy," was born on August
16, 1926, and resides in New York. RUGGIANO is currently a soldier
in the Gambino LCN Organized Crime Family and supervises crews that
conduct criminal activities in New York and South Florida. In
addition to numerous arrests, RUGGIANO has the following
convictions: March 3, 1948, Brooklyn, New York, Burglary; July 30,
1979, Suffolk County, New York, Criminal Contempt; June 25, 1987,
Miami, Florida, Racketeering - Making Extortionate Extension of
Credit, Collecting Extensions of Credit by Extortionate Means,
Interference with Commerce by Threats of Violence,
Interstate/Foreign Travel in Aid of Racketeering, and Prohibited

Racketeering Activities, for which he was sentenced to 17 years

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incarceration. RUGGIANO was released from custody on May 24, 1997,
and was placed on parole until May 23, 2024.

14 ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA, a/k/a "Tony Pep," was born on August
22, 1939. TRENTACOSTA resides in Atlanta, Georgia and is a soldier
in the Gambino LCN Organized Crime Family, supervising crews that
conduct criminal activities in Atlanta, Georgia and South Florida.
Confidential source information and surveillances establish that
TRENTACOSTA travels to the South Florida area on a monthly basis.
In. addition to numerous arrests, TRENTACOSTA, was convicted. on
January 25, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York of Theft from Interstate
Shipments.

15 MICHAEL J. FALCO, a/k/a "Michael Muro," was born. on
October, 17, 1932, and resides at 6701 N.W. 169th Street, Apartment
B-301, Miami, Florida. Pen register records on the four target
telephones utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate numerous calls to
and from all four target telephone numbers and FALCO's residence.
In addition to numerous arrests, FALCO was convicted on March 3,
1962 in Miami, Florida for Uttering Forged Instruments.

16 MARTIN SISKIND, a/k/a "Marty Siskind," was born on July
6, 1941. Pen register records on the four target telephones
utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate numerous calls to and from
all four target telephone numbers and SISKIND's cellular telephone.
SISKIND was convicted on_ May 13, 1991 in Broward County, Florida
for Grand Theft and Resisting Arrest without Violence.

17 ARIEL A. HERNANDEZ was born July 10, 1965. As set forth

hereinbelow, Confidential Source information indicates that Massaro

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and Hernandez are conspiring to obtain victim bank account
information in order to produce forged personal checks and
identification documents in order to cash forged checks. Hernandez
has the following convictions: January 14, 1986, Miami, Florida,
Aggravated Assault; January 17, 1992, Miami, Florida, Credit Card
Fraud.

18 JOHN PATRICK ROGAN was born on June 3, 1967, and resides
at 341 S.W. 182nd Way, Hollywood, Florida. Previous investigations
conducted by the FBI and DEA have established that ROGAN is married
to the daughter of the woman who lives with FREDERICK MASSARO.
Confidential source information indicates that ROGAN has a business
interest in Wesley's Sports Bar, 15346 West Dixie Highway, North
Miami, Florida. Surveillance agents have placed ROGAN at Wesley's
Sports Bar. Pen register records for the four target telephones
indicate calls to and from wesley's Sports Bar (305) 945-9053 and
all four target telephone numbers. ROGAN has the following
convictions: October 23, 1987, Dade County, Florida, Drug
possession, drug trafficking, possession of narcotics equipment,
and dealing in stolen property; November 10, 1988, Miami, Florida;
resisting arrest with violence.

19 JULIUS BRUCE CHIUSANO, a/k/a "Bruce Chiusano," was born
on June 29, 1948. Pen register records on the four target
telephones utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate numerous calls to
and from all four target telephone numbers and CHIUSANO's cellular

telephone. CHIUSANO does not have a criminal history.

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20 IRVING HAROLD WEISS, a/k/a "Irving Weiss," was born on
January 30, 1939. Pen register records on the four target
telephones utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate numerous calls to
and from target telephone numbers (305) 944-2929, (954) 456-3020
and (954) 224-7512 and WEISS' cellular telephone. WEISS does not
have a criminal history to the best of my knowledge.

21 CHESTER POTASH was born on August 16, 1934. POTASH does
not have a criminal history to the best of my knowledge.

22 RICHARD DAVID GAZIE, a/k/a "Dick Gazie," was born on
September 19, 1926. GAZIE was arrested on January 18, 1981 in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida for Procurement of a Prostitute; the
disposition of this charge was sealed by the Broward County court
on September 23, 1981. GAZIE was also arrested on May 17, 1991 by
the Broward County Sheriff's Office for Solicitation of
Prostitution; the disposition of this charge is not available.

23 JOHN MIRABILE, a/k/a "Johnny Boy," was born on March 24,
1961. MIRABILE resides in New York and is a soldier in the Bonanno
LCN Organized Crime Family, supervising crews that conduct criminal
activities in New York and South Florida. MIRABILE was convicted
on December 15, 1993 in Brooklyn, New York for Possession of Forged
Securities. Pen register records on the four target telephones
utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate nine telephone calls to and
from target telephone numbers (954) 224-7513 and (305) 944-2929 and
MIRABILE's cellular telephone.

24 ANTHONY ESPERTI, a/k/a "Tony Esperti," was born on August

6, 1932. MIRABILE resides in Pembroke Pines, Florida and is an

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associate of the Colombo LCN Organized Crime Family. In addition
to numerous arrests, ESPERTI has the following convictions: 1959,
Riverhead, New York, Unlawful Entry; 1965, Miami, Florida,
Conspiracy to Commit Extortion; 1967, Miami, Florida, Hobbs Act
violation; 1974, Lake Butler, Florida, First Degree Murder; and
1983, Miami, Florida, Escape. Pen register records on the four
target telephones utilized by FREDERICK MASSARO indicate numerous
calls to and from all four target telephone numbers and ESPERTI's
residence.

25 JOSEPH F. SPITALERI, a/k/a "Joe Spit," was born on May
28, 1954. SPITALERI resides in South Florida and is affiliated
with MASSARO. Pen register records on the four target telephones
utilized by MASSARO indicate numerous calls to and from all four
target telephone numbers and SPITALERI's cellular telephone. In
addition to numerous arrests, SPITALERI was convicted on December
13, 1984 in Miami, Florida for felony drug possession.


30 Salvatore Gravano, a/k/a "Sammy the Bull" was a member of
the Gambino LCN family. In November 1991, Gravano entered into a
plea agreement with the Government whereby he entered a plea of

guilty in connection with his criminal activities as a member of

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the Gambino LCN Family. As part of this plea agreement, Gravano
agreed to provide full, complete and truthful information to the
Federal Government. Gravano was ultimately sentenced in the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of New York to a
prison term of five (5) years in consideration for his testimony
and information provided to the government. The information which
Gravano has provided to the government has been reliable.

31 Gravano has made a number of admissions, including his
participation in numerous murders, loansharking and other crimes.
Gravano testified in the RICO prosecution of Gambino Family Boss
John Gotti, which resulted in a conviction.

32 In November 1991, Gravano was debriefed by Agents of the
FBI. During this debriefing, Gravano was questioned regarding his
knowledge of ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA. Gravano stated that ANTHONY
TRENTACOSTA had been formally inducted into the Gambino LCN family
and that TRENTACOSTA was a soldier in the Gambino family.

CHRONOLOGICAL _NARRATION OF CONFIDENTIAL SOURCE ACTIVITIES

PROTECTED SOURCES

33 Louis Maione has provided information to Agents of the
FBI concerning criminal activities in New York, South Florida, and
the Atlanta, Georgia area since 1988. Maione was operated by the
Miami Division of the FBI from 1988 to 1991 and from 1994 to 1996.
Maione was operated by the Atlanta Division of the FBI from 1991 to
1994. Maione has provided information concerning members of
organized crime and organized crime activities, such as bookmaking,

loansharking, narcotics trafficking, and interstate transportation

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of stolen property. All information provided by Maione has been
shown to be reliable and, where possible, has been corroborated by
consensual recordings, by information obtained from other
confidential sources, and through independent investigations
conducted by law enforcement agencies. Information provided by
Maione has been previously utilized in three applications for
orders authorizing the interception of wire, oral or electronic
communications. The information provided by Maione has led to the
indictment and conviction, in 1997, of two Gambino capos (including
Nicholas Corozzo) and seven Gambino associates.

34 Maione has known ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA and ANTHONY RUGGIANO
for approximately forty years, and has known FREDERICK MASSARO
since 1983. Maione advised that ANTHONY RUGGIANO was inducted as
a member of the Gambino family in 1979, and that ANTHONY
TRENTACOSTA was inducted as a member of the Gambino family in April
1986, when John Gotti took over as the Gambino family boss. Prior
to RUGGIANO's arrest in 1985, Maione was a close associate of
_RUGGIANO. Maione was with RUGGIANO at the time of RUGGIANO's
arrest in Miami, Florida. Maione indicated that MASSARO is involved
in a loansharking operation, as well as having a hidden ownership
in Party Girls Adult Entertainment lounge located in Miami,
Florida. Maione advised that, as a result of MASSARO's association
with ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA, MASSARO is required to send a portion of
his earnings from both legal and illegal activities to TRENTACOSTA.

35 On November 30, 1995, Maione met JOHN ROGAN at FREDERICK

MASSARO's car lot, Morgan Sales and Leasing Company, 3997 West

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Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Hallandale Beach, Florida. ROGAN was
handling Ryder truck rentals at MASSARO's car lot. Maione
indicated to ROGAN that he had stolen cigarettes and liquor to
sell; in fact, the cigarettes and liquor had been purchased
directly from the manufacturer by-the FBI, but were provided to
Maione for him to offer as stolen. merchandise as part of an
undercover investigation. ROGAN indicated that he was interested in
purchasing the purportedly stolen cigarettes and liquor from
Maione.

36 On December 12, 1995, Maione met JOHN PATRICK ROGAN at
ROGAN'S residence, 1945 Alamanda Drive, North Miami, Florida, at
which time Maione sold 360 cartons of purportedly stolen cigarettes
to ROGAN. This transaction was consensually tape recorded and
observed by FBI agents.

37 On February 24, 1996, Anthony Ruggiano Jr. told Maione
that he had recently spoken with his father, ANTHONY "FAT ANDY"
RUGGIANO, who stated that he had heard that "the little guy" (which
I believe to be a reference to Nicholas Corozzo) had "taken over"
the Gambino Family. During conversations which occurred during
March and April of 1996, Corozzo advised Maione that he was going
to be the Boss of the Gambino Family, and that a majority of the
Caporegime wanted Corozzo to replace the Acting Boss John Gotti,
Jr., who had been appointed by his father, John Gotti, Corozzo
also discussed with Maione Corozzo's participation in loansharking,

interstate transportation of stolen property, and other criminal

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activities in which Corozzo had been involved during the previous
ten years.

38 On March 13, 1996, Maione met Nicholas Corozzo at the
Sonesta Beach Resort, Key Biscayne, Florida. According to Maione,
Corozzo provided him with the following information: FREDERICK
MASSARO had picked up Corozzo and Ralph Davino, a Gambino
associate, at the airport and transported then\ to the hotel.
Corozzo had questioned MASSARO concerning the activities in which
MASSARO was currently involved in the South Florida area. MASSARO
implied that he was not earning any money. Corozzo stated that
MASSARO was lying, and that Corozzo had heard that MASSARO owned
half of South Florida. MASSARO told Corozzo that he was selling
Party Girls Nude Nightclub for approximately $250,000. Corozzo
asked MASSARO how much money MASSARO was sending to Cbrozzo's
brother, Joseph Corozzo, a Gambino capo and close associate of
ANTHONY RUGGIANO. MASSARO told. Nicholas Corozzo that he was
sending Joseph Cordzzo $500 per week. Nicholas Corozzo instructed
MASSARO to immediately travel to New York and to contact Joseph
Corozzo regarding the amount which MASSARO should be paying per
week.

39 According to Maione, on March 13, 1996, at the same
meeting described above, Nicholas Corozzo advised Maione of the
following additional information: Corozzo did not like ANTHONY
TRENTACOSTA, and stated that if Corozzo was the boss years ago, he
never would have allowed TRENTACOSTA to leave New York. Corozzo

complained that TRENTACOSTA was all over the place, indicating

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TRENTACOSTAFS influence and control in New York, in Atlanta,
Georgia, and in South Florida. Corozzo advised that TRENTACOSTA
made a "ton" of money in the oil business with Anthony Morelli, an
incarcerated Gambino Capo. TRENTACOSTA was supposed to pay
$100,000 toward Morelli's legal fees, and Corozzo had to sit down
with TRENTACOSTA just to get $25,000 out of him.

40 On March 15, 1996, Nicholas Corozzo advised Maione that
Corozzo was taking MASSARO away from ANTHONY RUGGIANO's crew and
placing MASSARO in the crew of TRENTACOSTA, Maione told Corozzo
that RUGGIANO would not be happy about this change, to which
Corozzo replied that he (Corozzo) was the boss, and that they would
take care of RUGGIANO when he got out of prison.

41 On March 18, 1996, Maione met Nicholas Corozzo, ANTHON¥
TRENTACOSTA and several other Gambino members and associates at the
Fountainbleau Hilton Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. This meeting was
directly observed by agents of the FBI. According to Maione, he
obtained the following information during this meeting:
TRENTACOSTA was told by Corozzo that TRENTACOSTA had to either
spend more time in Florida working for the "Family" or stay retired
in Georgia. Corozzo told Maione that TRENTACOSTA indicated his
intent to have a more active role in South Florida. Corozzo told
Maione that TRENTACOSTA had to be respected because he "did his
work" (which. I `believe was a reference to TRENTACOSTA, having
previously been involved in the commission.of a murder for the

LCN).

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42 On March 20, 1996, Maione met FREDERICK MASSARO at the
Fountainbleau Hilton Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. According to
Maione, MASSARO was at the Hotel to assist in transporting Nicholas
Corozzo, Leonard DiMaria (a Gambino capo), and their wives to the
airport for their return flight to New York.

43 Robert Joseph Engel was a co-defendant with Nicholas
Corozzo in a federal racketeering case prosecuted in the Southern
District of Florida in 1997, Engel entered into a plea agreement
with the government which provided that he give full, complete and
truthful information regarding criminal activity, Engel was
sentenced in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida to a prison term of two (2) years in
consideration for his testimony and information provided to the
government. The information which Engel has provided has proven
reliable.

44 Robert Engel advised that he has known FREDERICK MASSARO,
ANTHONY RUGGIANO ana ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA for at least twenty years.
When Engel lived in the South Florida area in 1994 and 1995, Engel
would see MASSARO at least once every two weeks at MASSARO's car
lot. Nicholas Corozzo instructed MASSARO to sell a car to Engel in
1994. Engel first met MASSARO in the 197OS when Engel accompanied
Anthony Ruggiano Jr. to Miami, Florida. MASSARO was operating the
Newport Hotel located on Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard,
Miami, Florida. MASSARO arranged for Engel and Ruggiano Jr. to
stay at the Castaways Hotel across the street from the Newport

Hotel. Ruggiano Jr. told Engel that MASSARO was "with" his father,

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ANTHONY RUGGIANO and Anthony "Tony Lee" Guerreri (a Gambino
soldier), and that MASSARO's main source of income was from
loansharking. I know, based upon my training and experience, that,
in the parlance of the LCN, for an individual to be "with" a made
member means that individual is under the protection of that member
and that, in turn, the member receives a share of the profits which
that individual realizes from criminal activity. Engel met John
Porcaro on two occasions. Once Anthony Ruggiano Jr. introduced
Engel to Porcaro, and the other time Engel met Porcaro through
TRENTACOSTA. Anthony Ruggiano Jr. told Engel that Porcaro was a

major drug dealer.

CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES

45 Confidential Source One (hereinafter referred to as "CS-
1")1 came to the FBI within the past nine months to provided
information concerning the criminal activities and associations of
FREDERICK`MASSARO,. MICHAEL J. FALCO, MARTIN SISKIND, ARIEL A.
HERNANDEZ, and JOHN PATRICK ROGAN. CS-l Came tO the FBI to assist
in this investigation as a result of his guilty plea for credit
card fraud, which he committed with other LCN associates. CS-1 is
providing assistance to the FBI in the hope of obtaining a possible
reduction in his sentence.

46 CS-l advised that he has been associated with numerous

organized crime members and associates from several different LCN



lIn order to protect the identities of the confidential
sources of information relied upon herein, all references are in
the masculine gender.

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families over the past 10 - 15 years. The information provided by
CS-l, where possible, has been corroborated by information obtained
from other confidential sources, consensually recorded
conversations, and from independent investigations conducted by law
enforcement agencies.

47 CS-1 advised that John Porcaro, the owner of the Father
and Son Moving and Storage ("FSMS"), frequented a restaurant named
Locatellies (which has been renamed Beachside Mario's) located at
17210 Collins Ave, North Miami Beach, Florida, and that Porcaro
reported directly to ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA. TRENTACOSTA received a
large percentage of tribute from Porcaro. Porcaro was very close
with TRENTACOSTA as a "money earner". CS-1 consensually recorded
a conversation in September, 1998 during which MASSARO advised that
he (MASSARO) worked for ANTHONY RUGGIANO. During this conversation
MASSARO remarked that everybody thinks MASSARO is with TRENTACOSTA,
but that MASSARO is in fact with RUGGIANO. MASSARO told CS-l that
he (MASSARO) has been friends with TRENTACOSTA, and that MASSARO
took care of TRENTACOSTA when TRENTACOSTA was sick.

48 CS-l advised that Gambino associate MIKE FALCO was close
to FREDERICK MASSARO. CS-l advised that FALCO resides in Hialeah,
Florida and has telephone number (305) 364-7487. CS-l described
FALCO as closely associated with MASSARO for several years and knew
several criminal activities in which MASSARO was involved. CS-1
advised that FALCO provided loanshark loans. In September 1998,

CS-1 paid off an outstanding loan which he had received from FALCO

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in the amount of $3,000, on which he had been paying three points
(3%) weekly.

49 CS-l also advised that MASSARO has previously bragged
about his connections to the Gambino LCN Family. MASSARO related
that Gambino Boss John Gotti was on MASSARO's boat in Florida
during the mysterious disappearance from New York of an individual
who had accidentally run over Gotti's son. I believe that this was
a reference to Massaro providing an alibi for Gotti during the time
that the aforesaid individual was allegedly kidnaped. CS-l advised
that MASSARO is involved in numerous illegal activities, including
loansharking and dealing in counterfeit checks. According to CS-l,
MASSARO's son-in-law, JOHN ROGAN, is involved in trafficking drugs,
including marijuana and cocaine. CS-l said ROGAN operates out of
a bar in North Miami called Westley's, and that ROGAN's drug
connection is a Dominican. CS-l has no direct knowledge of this
activity by ROGAN other than what he has heard through associates.

50 CS-l advised that another MASSARO associate is an
individual named ARIEL HERNANDEZ, who handles the fraudulent
identification and checks for MASSARO. CS-l said that HERNANDEZ
has been with MASSARO for several years and is MASSARO's "do boy."

51 CS-l advised that MASSARO had a contact with a check
cashing establishment located on North Dixie Highway south of
Oakland Park Boulevard near a five point intersection. CS-l
further advised that MASSARO's contact at this check cashing
establishment is an individual whom he knows only as BRUCE. It is

noted that the Checking Exchange, located at 2603 North Dixie

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Highway, Wilton Manors, Florida, matches the location and
description provided by CS-l. In addition, public records indicate
that the President/Director' of the Checking Exchange, Inc. is
JULIUS BRUCE CHIUSANO, date of birth June 29, 1948.

52 Confidential Source Two (hereinafter referred to as "CS-
2") recently came to the FBI to provided information regarding the
criminal activities and associations of FREDERICK MASSARO, ANTHONY
TRENTACOSTA, JOHN PATRICK ROGAN and others. CS-2 Came to the FBI
to assist in this investigation following his indictment on
racketeering charges involving other members and associates of the
Gambino LCN Family. CS-2 is providing assistance to the FBI with
the hope of obtaining a reduction in his ultimate sentence. CS-2
advised that he has been associated with numerous organized crime
members and associates from several different LCN families over the
past 10 - 15 years. The information provided by CS-2, where
possible, has been corroborated by information obtained from other
confidential sources, consensually recorded conversations, and from
independent investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies.

53 CS-2 advised that, within the last six months, he has
established an association with MASSARO and TRENTACOSTA as a result
of CS-2's relationship with other Gambino Family members and
associates. CS-2 advised that he has learned through discussions
with MASSARO and other individuals that MASSARO is involved in
providing loanshark loans and making counterfeit checks and
identifications. MASSARO advised CS-Z that he would assist in

collecting any outstanding loans which were owed to CS-2. CS-2 has

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had numerous consensually tape recorded conversations, both
telephonically and in person, to support his statements concerning
these criminal activities.

54 Confidential Source Three (hereinafter referred to as
"CS-3") came to the FBI within the last two months to provided
information concerning the criminal activities and associations of
CHIUSANO, WEISS, POTASH and GAZIE. CS-3 came to the FBI after he
became the victim of a usurious loan obtained from CHIUSANO, WEISS,
POTASH and GAZIE, The information provided by CS-3, where
possible, has been corroborated by information obtained from other
confidential sources, consensually recorded conversations, and from
independent investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies.

55 Confidential Source Four (hereinafter referred to as "CS-
4"), who no longer is operated by the FBI, had known MASSARO in a
business relationship for eight years. CS-4 came to the FBI after
he became the victim of an aggravated assault which occurred at the
hands of Michael ailotti in the presence of MASSARO. MASSARO
accused CS-4 of leaving MASSARO's business with records and monies
belonging to MASSARO. CS-4 last provided information to the FBI in
April 1997. MASSARO worked at Father and Son Moving and Storage,
which CS-4 indicated was owned by John Porcaro. It was while
MASSARO was working at Father and Son that CS-4 was introduced to
ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA. TRENTACOSTA would frequently meet Porcaro and
MASSARO at Father and Son. MASSARO had a conflict with Porcaro and
left Father and Son Moving and Storage to open a used car business,

Morgan Sales and Leasing, Inc., Hallandale Beach, Florida. CS-4

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had observed MASSARO meeting with ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA, JOHN PATRICK
ROGAN, Gambino capo Nicholas Corozzo and Gambino associate Ralph
Davino at Morgan Sales and Leasing at various times prior to it
closing in March 1997. CS-4 knew that MASSARO was associated with
Party Girls Adult Entertainment Lounge located on Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami, Florida. CS-4 was aware that MASSARO was making loanshark
loans to numerous individuals, and was present when loanshark loan
payments were made to MASSARO. CS-4 had taken a $500 loan from
MASSARO, which CS-4 quickly repaid to MASSARO along with $100
interest. CS-4 was also aware that JOHN PATRICK ROGAN was involved
in loansharking operations and drug distribution.

56 Confidential Source Five (hereinafter referred to as
"CS-S"), who no longer is operated by the FBI, came to the FBI as
a result of his cooperation with a local law enforcement agency.
CS-5 has proven to be unreliable and untrustworthy.
Notwithstanding that fact, the information presented in this
affidavit which is attributed to CS-5 is considered reliable
because it is self- incriminating and it is consistent with CS-5's
known method of operation. CS-5 has been known to have a
reputation for conducting drug rip-offs. CS-5 provided information
that in February 1996, Francis Last Name Unknown ("LNU"), a.k.a.
Trigger, arranged a deal in which CS-5 would participate in the
purchase of fifty pounds of marijuana. CS-5 and an associate went
to a hotel located in the vicinity of 172nd Street and Collins
Avenue, Miami, Florida and met with an unknown male. CS-5 and his

associate stole the fifty pounds of marijuana. A short time after

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the theft of marijuana, Gerry' Barone, a known Bonanno Family
associate, called CS-S and advised CS-5 that the dealer they had
just robbed worked for JOHN ROGAN, Barone told CS-5 that, because
of ROGAN's association with TRENTACOSTA, CS-5 should work it out
with ROGAN. CS-S contacted ROGAN and arranged a meeting in Opa
Locka, Florida, at which time ROGAN and CS-5 split the marijuana
evenly. ROGAN' attempted. to .negotiate with. CS-5 a `$50,000 to
$60,000 sale of Quaaludes. CS-5 advised that ROGAN' was also
involved with filming pornographic movies in a warehouse located in
the vicinity of 122nd street and Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami,
Florida. In addition, CS-5 stated that ROGAN was engaged in "bust-
out" schemes whereby he established fraudulent companies to obtain
credit and merchandise, whereupon he would subsequently close the
companies and sell the merchandise for a profit.

57 John Porcaro, a long time associate of ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA
and FREDERICK MASSARO, who was the owner and operator of Father and
Son Moving and Storage and Trump Foreign Currency Exchange, has
been listed as a missing person since June 14, 1998, Investigation
by the Hollywood Police Department has established that Porcaro's
spouse notified MASSARO that Porcaro was missing. MASSARO went to
the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, retrieved
Porcaro's automobile, and returned it to Porcaro's spouse. Since
Porcaro's disappearance, MASSARO has taken over the operation of
Father and Son Moving and Storage and Trump Foreign Currency
Exchange. CS-l advised that the word on the street is that Porcaro

was killed as a result of his organized crime affiliations. CS-1

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advised that Porcaro reportedly' owed. a large sun\ of money to
unknown people, and as a result had been killed.

58 CS-l advised that, during early 1998, he heard that
Porcaro had lost control of his company, Father and Son Moving and
Storage Company ("FSMS") to Gambino associate FREDDY MASSARO. CS-l
was present when Porcaro was asked if he could assist someone with
a residential move. Porcaro indicated that, if this person wanted
a deal on the move, he would have to speak to MASSARO.
Additionally CS-1 was present when MASSARO's close associate, MIKE
FALCO, complained that MASSARO had muscled his way into a takeover
of FSMS. CS-1 said he saw Porcaro approximately one week before
his disappearance. Porcaro had mentioned his birthday was coming
up, and he was planning on traveling to the "islands." CS-l said
he saw MASSARO after Porcaro had been missing for about a week, and
that MASSARO told him that Porcaro was "gone." CS-1 indicated that
Porcaro was probably just recovering from his weekend. in the
Bahamas fishing and celebrating, but MASSARO corrected him,
stating, "No, he is gone, gone." CS-l additionally heard from
another associate, Leon LNU from New York, that Massaro had
recently pulled a photograph of Porcaro from his pocket and shown
it to him, indicating that Porcaro was gone.

59 During a consensually recorded telephone conversation on
August 21, 1998, utilizing telephone number (305) 364-7487,
MICHAEL FALCO advised CS-l that ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA grabbed
FREDERICK MASSARO by the throat and threatened MASSARO and MARTIN

SISKIND if he (TRENTACOSTA) found out that MASSARO and SISKIND had

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anything to do with the disappearance of John Porcaro. This was
done in the Rascal House Restaurant, Sunny Isles, Florida. FALCO
told CS-1 that it appears as if MASSARO knows something about
'Porcaro's disappearance.

60 On September 9, 1998, FREDERICK MASSARO discussed the
disappearance of John Porcaro with CS-l during a consensually
recorded conversation. MASSARO advised that the more MASSARO
talked with people, the more enemies he realizes Porcaro could have
had. MASSARO advised that he (MASSARO) does not ever want to be in
the public eye, and that he (MASSARO) never wants a reputation.
MASSARO advised that this is where TONY PEP (TRENTACOSTA) takes the
biggest hit. MASSARO said that he advised TRENTACOSTA to "pull up"
Porcaro because Porcaro was having problems taking care of
business, MASSARO said that TRENTACOSTA stated that Porcaro needs
to enjoy his life. MASSARO confirmed the fact that TRENTACOSTA had
confronted MASSARO and SISKIND in the Rascal House Restaurant.

61 On OCtOb-er 14, 1998, FREDERICK MASSARO told CS-l that
TONY PEP (ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA) was in town, and that MASSARO had
given TRENTACOSTA his cellular telephone, (954) 224-7513, to use
while TRENTACOSTA was in town.

DOCUMENTATION OF TELEPHON'E USE
IN FU'RTHERANCE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
EXTORTIONATE COLLECTION OF CREDIT

62 During a consensually recorded telephone conversation on

September 2, 1998, utilizing telephone number (305) 944-2929 (as

advised by CS-l and verified by telephone billing records),

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FREDERICK MASSARO advised CS-l that Joseph Spitaleri was supposed
to see MASSARO on the previous day in order to pay $25,000.00.
MASSARO advised that he (MASSARO) had a gun strapped to his leg and
was prepared to hold the gun to Spitaleri's head.

63 During a consensually recorded telephone conversation on
September 3, 1998, utilizing telephone number (954) 224-7513 (as
verified by telephone billing records), FREDERICK MASSARO advised
CS-l that Joe Spitaleri had reached out for some people in Las
Vegas. MASSARO said that a Captain named Jimmy from New York had
come to see MASSARO. MASSARO said that he told the Captain that if
Spitaleri did not pay MASSARO his money, MASSARO was going to kill
Spitaleri. MASSARO advised that either MASSARO would get his money
or Spitaleri would die. During this same conversation, MASSARO
stated that he was not with TONY (which I believe to be a reference
to ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA) as the people from Las Vegas believed.

64 During a consensually recorded telephone conversation on
September 4, 1998, utilizing telephone number (954) 224-7513 (as
advised by CS-1 and verified by telephone billing records),
FREDERICK MASSARO advised CS-l that Joe Spitaleri had contacted
MASSARO and advised that Spitaleri would pay half the $25,000.
MASSARO said that he told Spitaleri that he would have to pay the
entire $25,000.

65 On September 9, 1998, during a consensually recorded
conversation with CS-l, FREDERICK MASSARO discussed Joe Spitaleri's
$25,000 debt, MASSARO advised that "they" (which I believe to be

a reference to Joe Spitaleri and his Las Vegas contacts) would have

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to take up the issue of the $25,000 debt with ANDY in New York
(which I believe to be a reference to ANTHONY RUGGIANO). MASSARO
rhetorically asked whether $25,000 was worth Spitaleri's life, and
stated that Spitaleri was going to die.

66 On September 17, 1998, CS-l consensually recorded a
conversation with FREDERICK MASSARO. During this conversation,
MASSARO indicated to CS-l that he (MASSARO) put $5,000 "on the
street" for MICHAEL FALCO in order that FALCO could collect $250
per week to pay his rent and have some extra money. I believe that
this conversation relates to MASSARO's financing of an unlawful
credit transaction for FALCO, with a weekly interest rate of five
percent.

67 CS-1 advised that, on the evening of October 10, 1998,
he telephonically contacted FREDERICK MASSARO at MASSARO's
business, Beachside Mario's, 17210 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles,
Florida, telephone number (305) 944-2929 (as verified by telephone
records), During this recorded conversation, CS-l asked whether
MASSARO had any luck locating the whereabouts of Joseph F.
Spitaleri a.k.a. "Joe Spit" regarding the $25,000. MASSARO said he
was still looking for him, and commented to CS-l that Spitaleri
should come forward and pay his debt, stating that the longer he
hid from MASSARO the worse it would be for Spitaleri. CS-l advised
that MASSARO was intent on killing Spitaleri if he does not repay
on this debt,

68 During this same October 10, 1998 conversation, MASSARO

indicated to CS-l that Gambino soldier ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA was

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currently in the South Florida area. MASSARO told CS-l that
TRENTACOSTA was using MASSARO's cell phone. MASSARO said he would
try to get this phone back so that CS-l could call him directly.

69 On October 15, 1998, FREDERICK MASSARO discussed Joseph
Spitaleri's $25,000 debt with CS-l during a recorded conversation.
MASSARO advised that TONY PEP (TRENTACOSTA) was in town to sit down
with LCN associates backing Spitaleri in order for MASSARO to
collect on this debt,

70 On December 4, 1998, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 456-3020 (as advised by CS-2 and verified by pen register
records). Utilizing three-way calling, MASSARO attempted to
contact his associate BRUCE CHIUSANO at the Checking Exchange to
make an introduction for CS-2. CS-2 was attempting to seek
employment as 21 clerk at the Checking Exchange, MASSARO was
directed to contact BRUCE on cellular telephone number (305) 798-
6442. Utilizing three-way calling, MASSARO attempted a call to
CHIUSANO's cellular telephone but was unsuccessful.

71 On December 7, 1998, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 456-3020 (as advised by CS-2 and verified by pen register
records). Utilizing three-way calling, MASSARO called the Checking
Exchange and spoke with IRVING HAROLD WEISS. MASSARO advised that
he was leaving town, and instructed WEISS to arrange for CS-2 to
talk to BRUCE (BRUCE CHIUSANO) . WEISS advised MASSARO to have CS-2

go to the Checking Exchange the following day at 10:00 A.M. WEISS

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began to have a conversation with MASSARO, but abruptly terminated
it when he realized that CS-2 was still on the line. MASSARO told
WEISS that he would call him back. Pen register records indicate
that, immediately following the termination of this telephone call
between MASSARO and CS-2, a call was placed from target telephone
number (954) 456-3020 to the Checking Exchange. Based upon the
information provided by CS-3, that the Checking Exchange is being
used to facilitate a loansharking operation, I believe that the
purpose of the second call from telephone number (954) 456-3020 to
the Checking Exchange was for MASSARO to discuss the criminal
activity occurring at that location.

72 On January 26, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 224-7512 (as advised by CS-2 and verified by pen register
records). During this conversation, CS-2 indicated that he would
be going to see Allan Cohen and that maybe CS-2 would have some
information for MAsSARO. MASSARO advised that he (MASSARO) was
really upset, that he (MASSARO) has waited a long time, and that he
(MASSARO) needed his money. Agents of the FBI were advised by CS-2
that, based upon prior conversations in which CS-2 had engaged with
both Cohen and MASSARO, CS-2 was aware that Cohen had an
outstanding loan which he owed to MASSARO.

73 On January 27, 1999, CS-2 met with Allan Cohen and had a
consensually recorded conversation. During this conversation,
Cohen indicated that he had obtained a $40,000 loan from MASSARO at

a weekly interest rate of 3 percent. Cohen advised that he had

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paid MASSARO back approximately $32,000 but because MASSARO did not
pay Cohen for his work at MASSARO's automobile dealership, Cohen
was not paying the remaining $8,000.

74 On January 28, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(305) 944-2929 (as`advised by CS-2 and verified by pen register
records). During this conversation, CS-2 relayed to MASSARO the
conversation CS-2 had with Cohen. MASSARO advised CS-2 that, in
addition to the outstanding balance, Cohen owed MASSARO interest
because Cohen "borrowed" the money. MASSARO advised CS-2 that he
(MASSARO) was going to go with a couple guys and break Cohen's
head.

75 On February 2, 1999, CS-2 called Allan Cohen and had a
consensually recorded conversation. During this conversation, CS-2
asked Cohen if he did anything for MASSARO. Cohen advised that
MASSARO knows the truth and so does TONY PEP (ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA).
CS-2 advised that he (CS-2) did not want MASSARO to send anybody to
Cohen (to collect payment). Cohen advised that would be MASSARO's
worst mistake. I believe that, during this conversation, Cohen was
advising that he didn't presently owe anything to MASSARO, and that
TRENTACOSTA was aware of that fact.

76 On February 2, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 224-7512 (as verified by pen register records). During this
conversation, MASSARO asked CS-2 where Cohen worked and who was

Cohen's co-worker at Toyota. CS-2 advised that the co-worker was

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Bobby Lloyd. CS-2 advised that he would attempt to get in contact
with Lloyd. MASSARO advised that he would claim the money owed by
Cohen from Lloyd.

77 CS-3 advised that, in September 1998, CS-3 obtained a
$10,000 loanshark loan at a weekly interest rate of 5 percent. The
loan quickly increased to a principal amount of $35,000 at 5
percent. CS-3 had an outstanding principal loan balance of $62,500
at 3 percent weekly interest rate. CS-3 advised that the subjects
of the loansharking operation from which he had obtained this loan
are BRUCE CHIUSANO, IRVINE WEISS, CHESTER POTASH and RICH.ARD
DAVID GAZIE of the Checking Exchange, Wilton Manors, Florida.

78 On February 5, 1999, CS-3 consensually recorded a
conversation with CHIUSANO at the Checking Exchange, at which time
CS-3 made a $1,000.00 weekly interest payment. CS-3 advised
CHIUSANO that he (CS-3) was having economic difficulties, at which
time CHIUSANO offered CS-3 a job in a "telephone room." I believe
that this latter reference was an offer by CHIUSANO to get CS-3
employment in some telemarketing operation.

MAIL FRAUD and WIRE FR.AUD

79 Confidential Source Six (hereinafter referred to as "CS-
6") was employed. at Trump Financial Group ("TFG") located at
Loehmans' Plaza, Aventura, Florida. The information provided by
CS-6, where possible, has been corroborated by information obtained
from other confidential sources and through independent
investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies. CS-6

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investment was mailed to TFG by the victims, among other means of
transmission. TFG did not invest or purchase any foreign currency,
and pocketed the investor's total payment. June 1998 was a bad
month for TFG insofar as some of the options should have earned
interest due to extreme instability of the Japanese yen. This put
TFG in jeopardy, because any interest paid out by TFG would have to
have come from TFG's funds, since no legitimate investments into
options had ever been made. In most cases, TFG would tell the
investor that his funds were being moved into another option, which
would eventually be lost.

82 While working at TFG, CS-6 observed an individual he knew
as "TONY PEP" (ANTHONY TRENTACOSTA) come to the premises of TFG on
several occasions in order to speak with John Porcaro and Michael
Pontorno. CS-6 advised that, in late 1998, TFG changed its name to
The Sheffield Group.

83 CS-l provided the following information about an illegal
boiler room lottery club named Beachsite EuroClub (BSU) which
operated on AIA in North Miami Beach during 1997. This lottery
room was started by Bonanno LCN associates Gerry Barone, a.k.a.
"Little Gerry"; and Steven Maruca (recently deceased). Also
associated with this club as a partner or manager was Julian LNU,
Joseph Demarco and Anthony Truglia, both of whom are Gambino Family
associates who report to Gambino soldier Augie Corrao. Corrao
received. a percentage of the proceeds from this lottery room
through Truglia, Corrao is the brother of Gambino Capo Joe "Butch"

COrraO .

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84 CS-l advised that many LCN associates and members would
regularly meet at a Restaurant named Locatellies (renamed Beachside
Mario's) located at 17210 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida. This
restaurant was later taken over and operated by FREDD¥ MASSARO.
Gambino soldier' David "Fat Dave" Iacovetti and. Genovese Capo
"Chinkie" Albert Facchiano regularly hung out at Locatellies
(Beachside Mario's).

85 CS-l contacted Porcaro's old business partner in the
Trump Financial Group, Joseph F. Spitaleri. CS-1 said that
Spitaleri and another individual named John Finkelstein, a Canadian
who is trying to remain in this country, were the individuals who
originally introduced Porcaro to the foreign exchange telemarketing
business. The main person who has the most experience in these
foreign exchange businesses is an individual named Chip Hostedler,
who runs an office in the Savings of America Building located near
Federal Highway and Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. CS-l
said that Hostedler had taken John Porcaro to the Bahamas and
showed him where the trading and clearing houses for the foreign
exchanges were located. CS-l advised that FREDERICK MASSARO has
taken over the operation of Porcaro's financial exchange business.
CS-l advised that Trump Financial Group had changed its name to The
Sheffield Group.

86 Confidential Source Seven (hereinafter referred to as
"CS-7") came to the FBI in August, 1998 to assist in this
investigation as a result of his guilty plea in a Florida state

narcotics case. CS-7 is providing assistance to the FBI in hopes

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of obtaining a possible reduction in his sentence. CS-7 advised
that he has had business relationships with numerous organized
crime members and associates from several different LCN families
over the past 10 years. The information provided by CS-7, where
possible, has been corroborated by information obtained from other
confidential sources and through independent investigations
conducted by law enforcement agencies. CS-7 advised that, through
his association in a telemarketing lottery business known as the
Euro Club International-Beach Site ("ECBS"), Collins Ave, North
Miami Beach, Florida, he became acquainted with many LCN
individuals. CS-7 advised that ECBS was run by Steve Maruca and
Anthony Truglia, each of whom I know to be Gambino Family
associates. CS-7 advised that an individual known only to him as
"Augie - Crooked Neck" (which I believe to be a reference to
Augustus Corrao, a Gambino LCN Family Soldier) would frequently
come into ECBS and meet with Truglia in the back room. CS-7
described Truglia as Augie's man. On one occasion Augie came to
ECBS and threatened one of the female employees, Irene Cohen, over
a list of potential customers for ECBS which had been lost.

87 CS-7 advised that, when Maruca died in August of 1997,
"the Mob" people from New York started frequenting ECBS and began
to take over the business. CS-7 identified these individuals as
Anthony Rabito (Bonanno soldier), Gerry Barone, and other
individuals only known to him as Jimmy LNU.

88 CS-7 advised that, after the lottery boiler rooms were

shut down by law enforcement authorities, several foreign monetary

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exchange telemarketing companies, called FOREX companies, were set
up in South Florida by many of the same individuals who had run the
lottery rooms. CS-7 described the operation of the FOREX company as
follow: Callers would sell options on the chance that the U.S.
dollar would reach a certain value plateau, or a "strike level,"
against a specific foreign currency within a given time period. CS-
7 advised that none of the FOREX companies actually pays off to
these investors because the strike level is set so high that it
could never be reached within the given time period. CS-7
described one company named "FOREX" located at 2500 Hallandale
Beach Blvd, Hallandale, Florida. The operators of "FOREX" were John
Finkelstein and Joe LNU (believed to be Joseph F. Spitaleri).

89 In August, 1998, CS-7 described a branch office called
Trump Financial Group located in the Loehman's Plaza area of
Aventura, Florida. CS-7 described this office as a large npney
maker with weekly gross receipts of almost one million dollars from
investors. CS-7 said this office advertized nationally and had
advertisements on the E Channel. CS-7 said this office was set up
by John Porcaro and managed by another individual. Porcaro had
previously set up the "Club One" Florida Lottery telemarketing
company. CS-7 said Porcaro was the owner of the Father and Son
Moving and Storage Company, ("FSMS") located in South Florida. CS-7
further described Porcaro as "crooked eye" in that he had a bad
eye. CS-7 said that Porcaro was sponsored by an individual named

"Tony Pep," whom CS-7 described as being a member of the LCN.

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90 CS-7 advised that, during approximately the first week of
July 1998, he heard that Porcaro was "gone," which CS-7 interpreted
to mean that he had been killed. When questioned further as to the
reason for his death, CS-7 said he heard that Porcaro had an
argument with a "Freddy" who wanted control over his FSMS company.

91 On November 20, 1998, CS-1 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 224-7513 (as verified. by telephone records). CS-1 and
MASSARO discussed the foreign currency exchange business. CS-l
asked MASSARO how Sheffield was doing. MASSARO replied that they
were holding their own. During an unrelated conversation, MASSARO
advised that Tony Black (Anthony Induisi, Colombo LCN Family Capo)
was getting out soon (released from a halfway house). MASSARO

advised that he was going to see Induisi that night.

FRAUDUI;ENT ACTIV-ITIES IN CON'NECTION WITH
IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS AND ACCESS DEVICES
92 CS-l advised, during August or September, 1998, that
FREDERICK MASSARO and ARIEL HERNANDEZ obtain the names, addresses
and bank accounts of victims from various sources. They then make
counterfeit checks from these names, which HERNANDEZ then uses to
purchase computers, printers, fax machines and other expensive
items which are, in turn, resold on the street. CS-l advised that

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l identified HERNANDEZ as a Hispanic male, approximately 35 years
old, who lives at an unknown address in Hialeah.

93 On January 24, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
conversation with FREDERICK MASSARO at Beachside Mario's, 17210
Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. During this
conversation, CS-2 notified MASSARO that he had an individual who
needed to negotiate some fraudulent checks, and that this
individual would split 50/50 with whomever cashed the checks.
MASSARO advised CS-2 that he (MASSARO) could make fraudulent checks
on the computer at Beachside Mario's. MASSARO stated that the way
they do it, nobody gets burned. CS-2 asked MASSARO about obtaining
fraudulent identification. MASSARO advised that he did not know if
ARIEL (ARIEL A. HERNANDEZ) still was capable. MASSARO advised that
ARIEL had just gotten out of jail.

94 On January 26, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 224-7512 (as` advised by cs-z end verified by pen register
records). During this conversation, CS-2 cryptically asked if the
checks could be made in any amount. MASSARO advised that they
could. During this conversation, CS-2 cryptically asked about the
fraudulent identification. MASSARO advised that all he needed was
the information.

95 On January 28, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(305) 944-2929 (as advised by CS-2 and verified by pen register

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found out anything about the identification. MASSARO stated that
CS-2 needed to obtain two passport type photographs and give them
to MASSARO with the information. MASSARO advised CS-2 that the
identification could not be used. MASSARO said he would discuss
it further when he met CS-2 in person.

96 On February 2, 1999, CS-2 consensually recorded a
telephone conversation with MASSARO on target telephone number
(954) 224-7512 (as verified by pen register records). During this
conversation, CS-2 asked MASSARO the cost to purchase the
fraudulent identification. MASSARO advised that each piece cost
$250. MASSARO advised that it took three to four days to produce
the identification.