Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Extortion and mafia-association investigation
Giuseppe Ursino and Ercole Taverniti were arrested on allegations of extortion and mafia association, accompanied by seizures of bars, restaurants, and other commercial activities.
2004
Alleged usury and attempted access to European funding
The Ursino group was accused of operating a usury ring and approaching a politician in an effort to obtain European Union funds.
1995
Alleged infiltration of Bardonecchia municipal administration
Alleged influence by the Lo Presti family and associated 'Ndrangheta interests contributed to the dissolution of Bardonecchia's municipal council by the Italian state.