A new report shows that law enforcement has arrested a New York-based illegal gambling ring. Six of seven alleged participants in the illegal gambling operation were arraigned at Federal Court 13WHAM.
Louis Ferrari II was one of the defendants in an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gaming operation in Rochester. Louis Ferrari II was accused of being involved in illegal poker and illegal sports betting via sport700.com.
Joe Damelio Ferrari’s attorney stated that it is common for those involved in court trials, to remain within their home district. Ferrari II would have to remain in the 17-county district where he lives. He also had to surrender his passport. Damelio said that it is not unusual for criminal cases to have this happen.
Ferrari II was charged with multiple felonies. He was charged with conspiring to run an illegal online poker and sports betting operation. Ferrari II, through a company called Ferrari Excavating, allegedly laundered the illegal operation proceeds.
The multi-million dollar case also includes Tomasso Sessea, James Civiletti and Joseph Lombardo. Jeffrey Boscarino and Anthony Amato are other defendants. According to reports, Civiletti and Lombardo were charged with illegal gaming and conspiracy. Meanwhile, Boscarino, Amato and Boscarino were also accused of participating in an illegal gambling ring. Dominic Sprague is another alleged member of an illegal gambling ring will be arraigned next week.
Investigative Team Discovers Large-Scale Illegal Operation
A Rochester investigation revealed that Ferrari II had accumulated $1.24million in winnings. Amato, on the other hand is believed to have won nearly $9 million through his participation in the illegal gambling operation.
Investigators intercepted several calls and texts between the targets of the investigation and sub-agents as well as individual bettors to discuss the placing of bets, collecting winnings, and paying out losses. “The investigation revealed that Ferrari won $1,241,172 while Amato earned $8,945,629 in winnings.”
This is a description of a statement that the IRS has released
A network of large-scale illegal gambling businesses was discovered during an investigation. The illegal betting operation began in April 2016. Amato is thought to have managed 128 sub-agent account that managed accounts for nearly 1,800 punters.
Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together to bring down illegal gambling. The individuals allegedly involved in the operation are not guilty until proven guilty.
