Matteo Messina Denaro, also known as "Diabolik," was a prominent Sicilian Mafia boss from Castelvetrano, Sicily best known as one of the most elusive and feared criminals in Italy, operating as the head of the Cosa Nostra in the Trapani province. Denaro was the son of a mafia boss, his criminal career began in the 1980s when he became associated with the Mafia. He quickly gained a reputation for his ruthlessness and cunning tactics, earning him the nickname "Diabolik" due to his ability to evade... moreMatteo Messina Denaro, also known as "Diabolik," was a prominent Sicilian Mafia boss from Castelvetrano, Sicily best known as one of the most elusive and feared criminals in Italy, operating as the head of the Cosa Nostra in the Trapani province. Denaro was the son of a mafia boss, his criminal career began in the 1980s when he became associated with the Mafia. He quickly gained a reputation for his ruthlessness and cunning tactics, earning him the nickname "Diabolik" due to his ability to evade capture and his sinister nature. He was known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, money laundering, and murder. Throughout his life, Denaro managed to avoid capture and remained one of Italy's most wanted fugitives for over two decades. Denaro's criminal empire extended beyond Italy's borders, with connections to international criminal organizations. His alleged involvement in international drug trafficking networks solidified his position as one of the most powerful and influential figures in organized crime. He became one of the ten most wanted and powerful criminals in the world. Denaro was arrested in Sicily by Italian police, on 16 January 2023 after being a fugitive since 1993. He died in hospital where he was receiving treatment for colon cancer after falling into an irreversible coma putting an end to his reign of terror that lasted for several decades.
