The Forgotten Fourth: Sacra Corona Unita and the Italian Underworld’s Quiet Power

This episode dives into the under‑the‑surface world of Italy’s Sacra Corona Unita, tracing its rise from a Puglian olive‑oil syndicate to an international criminal network that rivals Sicily’s Cosa Nostra, Calabria’s ’Ndrangheta and Naples’s Camorra. We unpack the region’s distinct structure, key players, economic bases, and how U.S. law enforcement eventually learned about – but never quite contained – its activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices