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.
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.
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