Mario Giordano Sentenced to Three Years and Eight Months in Ascoli Court for Elderly Extortion Scheme
Mario Giordano, a 41-year-old native of Naples, received a sentence of three years and eight months in prison from the Ascoli court for his role in an extortion scheme targeting elderly residents, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported. The October 2025 case involved a 90-year-old Ascoli woman represented by attorney Mario Ciafrè, who was targeted by a sophisticated phone scam before a suspect arrived at her home posing as a law enforcement officer.
The fraudulent operation began when the victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to be her grandson. The caller told her he was in serious financial trouble and urgently needed money to prevent his mother from receiving a fine at the post office for unpaid bills. The caller then informed the frightened nonagenarian that a carabinieri officer would soon arrive at her home to collect the cash.
Minutes later, Giordano arrived at the residence dressed in plainclothes and collected 1,600 euros that the victim had gathered in her home. When the fake officer claimed the amount was insufficient, the elderly woman opened her wallet and handed over the remaining 20 euros. Giordano then demanded jewelry, physically ripping earrings from the victim’s ears and taking her wedding band, which caused the woman to bleed.
Orazio Fazzini Convicted Earlier in Accelerated Trial Proceedings
Co-defendant Orazio Fazzini, a 55-year-old also from Naples, was previously convicted to seven years and six months in prison last February after opting for an accelerated trial format. Investigators connected both men to the extortion operation following the October 28, 2025 incident.
Police intercepted the two defendants the same day after they attempted a second extortion scheme using a similar tactic. In the second instance, the men posed as postal employees and instructed another elderly woman to hand over money and valuables to prevent her daughter-in-law from being arrested. That victim refused to comply with the demands.
When law enforcement officers stopped the suspects, they recovered cash and jewelry taken from the first victim inside the defendants’ vehicle. A search of the Google Maps history on the suspects’ smartphones revealed several addresses in Ascoli, including the targeted residence on Via Verdi.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ascoli Extortion Trial
What specific charges did Mario Giordano face in the Ascoli court?
Mario Giordano was convicted and sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for his role in the October 2025 extortion scheme targeting an elderly resident in Ascoli.
How much money and property did the perpetrators take from the victim?
The victim handed over 1,600 euros gathered in her home, an additional 20 euros from her wallet, and her jewelry, which included her wedding band and earrings.
What evidence did investigators find when apprehending the suspects?
Police officers discovered the cash and jewelry stolen from the first victim inside the suspects’ car, along with Google Maps search history showing multiple Ascoli addresses.
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