In the strategy of “alcaponisation” of the Corsican environment, a significant blow has been dealt to the “Federici clan”, located in the eastern plain of the island but with interests in the south of France. Ten individuals suspected of belonging to this criminal galaxy have been indicted between April 25 and 29 for various financial infractions related to a restaurant in a holiday village by a judge of the specialized interregional jurisdiction of Marseille. Pierre-Jules Federici, also known as “Petit Pierre,” 35 years old, described as the heir of the criminal clan of the same name, along with three of his associates, Pierre-Alain Mitridati, Michel Alesandrini, and Jules-André Albertini, have been indicted. They are suspected of involvement in organized extortion, money laundering, participation in a criminal organization, undeclared work in an organized group, abuse of social assets, concealment of abuse of assets, and forgery of private documents. With the exception of Mr. Federici, who requested a deferred hearing before the judge of liberties, scheduled for May 2, the three men have been placed in pretrial detention.
In addition, six other individuals, including two companions of suspects, have been placed under judicial control, with restrictions such as prohibitions from entering Corsica. The prosecutor mentioned that ongoing investigations are taking place within the framework of the judicial information. The core of this financial case is the extortion within a holiday village located on the coast of Venzolasca, Corsica, a “takeover to the detriment of the management company based on the mainland,” as stated by the Marseille prosecutor. According to a source close to the case, it is a “emblematic case” of this clan that wanted to take over this establishment whose activities are “conducive to money laundering.”
An investigation had been opened, and on April 23, nineteen individuals were interrogated under the regime of police custody or as witnesses by the police services fighting against organized crime in Corsica, the interministerial group for research in Corsica, and the judicial police service in Haute-Corse. Several seizures were made on bank accounts totaling around 520,000 euros, and a vehicle, a Mini Cooper belonging to one of the suspects, was also confiscated. The actions taken against the Federici clan highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat organized crime, particularly in Corsica where criminal organizations have a significant presence. The involvement of various agencies and the specialized jurisdiction of Marseille demonstrate the coordinated approach to dismantling criminal networks operating in the region.
The charges brought against the members of the Federici clan, including extortion, money laundering, and participation in organized crime, underline the serious nature of their criminal activities. The financial implications of their actions, such as the takeover of a holiday village for money laundering purposes, illustrate the complexity of the schemes devised by these criminal groups. The significant sums of money seized during the investigation point to the extent of the illicit activities undertaken by the clan and the need for robust law enforcement measures to address them effectively. The involvement of multiple individuals, including associates and accomplices, in the criminal activities of the clan indicates a widespread network of individuals working together to further the interests of the criminal organization.
The ongoing investigations and judicial proceedings against the Federici clan demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement authorities to combat organized crime in Corsica and beyond. By targeting key individuals within the criminal network and disrupting their illegal activities, law enforcement agencies aim to dismantle the clan and prevent further criminal acts. The coordination between various police services at both the local and national levels underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching the fight against organized crime in the region. The prosecution of those involved in the Federici clan’s criminal activities sends a clear message that criminal behavior will not be tolerated, and perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions.
