Federal prosecutors charge 22 people in Chicago-area illegal gambling case
Federal prosecutors charged 22 people in a case alleging an illegal gambling operation across Northwest Indiana and suburban Chicago; Filippo “Gigi” Rovito was among those arrested on 29 April. Rovito faces charges including illegal gambling conspiracy, extortionate debt collection and money laundering, and was released on a secured bond while awaiting trial.
The case alleges illegal sports betting, video gambling and debt collection involving businesses in the Chicago-area network.