Originally Posted by Ciment
Originally Posted by MeyerLansky
Wow
Originally Posted by Ciment
http://www.theweek.co.uk/90851/does-the-mafia-still-exist

Does the Mafia still exist?

"The �Ndrangheta can now call upon up to 60,000 foot soldiers scattered across 30 countries, says Quartz."

Wow is that even true ?
I thought something between 10,000 - 12,000 members


I also found that somewhat exaggerated. I know they have been expanding faster than other mafia's but to reach 60k is far fetched.


I know this is a very old post but I have to say I don`t think 60000 affiliates sounds far fetched. I think FBI wrote in their 2004 report that Italian organized crime has more than 200000 affiliates worldwide, maybe this number isn`t accurate but Ndrangheta has a few thousand full members, meaning there should be a lot more associates, just like the American mob.