Matteo Messina Denaro

1. Matteo Messina Denaro is a Sicilian mafia boss and one of the most wanted criminals in Italy.

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3. He has been on the run since 1993 and is wanted for murder, extortion, and racketeering.

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4. He is believed to have operated from hiding, using intermediaries to communicate with his associates.

5. He is also known as Diabolik and as the "boss of bosses" of the Sicilian Mafia.

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6 He is the son of Francesco Messina Denaro, a wealthy businessman and mafia member.

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7. He joined the mafia at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks.

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8. He is known for his intelligence and cunning, and is considered to be a charismatic leader.

9. He is believed to have made use of modern technology, such as encrypted mobile phones, to evade capture.

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10. He is also suspected of having a wide network of corrupt contacts in the Italian government and businesses.

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11. He was arrested twice in the 1980s but managed to escape from prison both times.

12. He is known for his love for fast cars, expensive clothes and beautiful women.

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