Italian Police Arrest Suspected Black Axe Members

The Black Axe, a Nigerian fraternity organization turned mafia, has been a target of law enforcement in both the U.S. and abroad. Recently, the Italian police arrested several members of the Black Axe for fraud and other serious crimes. A few years ago, the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom similarly charged members of the Black Axe. The Black Axe’s crimes reach far beyond borders and thus should promote the collaboration of law enforcement across nations to combat organized crime.