Italian man identified as top crime boss arrested in Madrid A fugitive Italian man identified as a leader of what is believed to be one of the world’s wealthiest criminal organizations has been arrested in Madrid, Spanish and Italian police said Thursday. Italy’s Carabinieri identified the man as Domenico Paviglianiti, 60, a leader of the Calabrian-based ’ndrangheta crime syndicate. Paviglianiti was arrested in a joint operation with the Carabinieri, Spain’s National Police said in a statement. Italian prosecutors said the arrest took place Tuesday. Paviglianiti was carrying fake Portuguese identity papers, six cellphones and 6,000 euros ($7,100) in cash when he was arrested, according to the Spanish statement. Police believe Paviglianiti is the head of a ’ndrangheta clan named for him and which operates around the world from its base in three villages in Italy's Calabria region. SAUCE: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/italian-man-identified-top-crime-boss-arrested-madrid-79287053
