VOICED: Capitalising on confiscated mafia assets

The video explores a house in Sicily that was once a Mafia hideout, now transformed into a bed and breakfast. It discusses the challenges of seizing Mafia assets, with authorities having confiscated €10 billion worth in two years. Many of these properties are now run by cooperatives, providing jobs and opportunities for locals. Despite facing threats, those benefiting from these properties are committed to keeping them free from Mafia influence.

What was the original purpose of the house in the Sicilian countryside?

• A government office

• A Mafia hideout

• A local museum

• A vacation home

What is one of the main difficulties in seizing Mafia assets?

• Public opposition to seizures

• Assets being hidden under third-party names

• Insufficient funding for operations

• Lack of legal authority

How much worth of assets have authorities seized over the past two years?

• €5 billion

• €10 billion

• €15 billion

• €20 billion

What types of products are being produced by cooperatives on former Mafia lands?

• Electronics and gadgets

• Wine and pasta

• Clothing and textiles

• Automobiles and machinery

What challenges do those managing former Mafia properties face?

• Environmental hazards

• High taxation rates

• Attacks, strikes, fires, and theft

• Lack of interest from the community