GPS cyberstalking of girlfriend brings surveillance and indictment for alleged American mobster

GPS cyberstalking of girlfriend brings surveillance and indictment for alleged American mobster

20 supposed wiseguys charged because one was possessive


Joseph Amato's attempt to surveil his girlfriend by attaching a hidden GPS device to her car led authorities to surveil the alleged mobster, and ultimately to his indictment by a grand jury.


Amato, said to be a captain in the Colombo organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra, was among 20 defendants charged by the Justice Department with racketeering, extortion and loansharking, among other crimes, including cyberstalking.


The government unsealed three indictments on Thursday in the Eastern District of New York where the defendants were arraigned. Beyond Amato (60), others named in the indictments include alleged Columbo family members Daniel Capaldo (54, aka "The Wig" and "Shrek"), Thomas Scorcia (52), and Vincent Scura (58, aka "Vinny Linen"), as well as alleged Colombo family associates Joseph Amato, Jr. (26) ..

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