Part 11/13:
In a press conference, Patel emphasized the scope and seriousness of the operation, stating, “This is a historic criminal enterprise involving both the NBA and La Cosa Nostra. We will leave no stone unturned.” He highlighted that over 30 individuals across 11 states had been arrested, with charges ranging from wire fraud and drug laundering to extortion and illegal gambling.
Patel reaffirmed the commitment of the current administration to pursue justice vigorously: “There is no room for criminal behavior, whether on the largest stages of professional sports or in the back rooms of illicit poker clubs.”