"The gambling business, known as "Rhino Sports," started in the early 2000s and brought in at least $35 million in illicit profits during its operation."
"Villani was ordered to pay $4 million in forfeiture as part of the sentence."
"Illegal gambling and extortion may be commonplace for the Mafia, but a prison term is a bitter outcome for mobsters who show no regard for the law."
"This sentencing should serve as a warning to the Mafia and all organized criminal members, the FBI will continue to hold you accountable for the illicit criminal enterprises."
Anthony Villani, a captain in the Luchese organized crime family, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for racketeering, money laundering, and operating a large-scale illegal online gambling business, "Rhino Sports." This business allegedly generated at least $35 million in illegal profits from the early 2000s until December 2020, utilizing offshore servers in Costa Rica. Villani was also ordered to forfeit $4 million. Prosecutors emphasized the importance of holding members of organized crime accountable for their illicit activities.
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