Three individuals have been charged in Germany for laundering money through an ice cream parlor for the 'Ndrangheta mafia.

The operation, based in Siegen, was funded by a high-ranking Ndrangheta member with an investment of approximately 400,000 euros.

The business served as a facade for cleansing drug money and a hub for the mafia's criminal operations in the region.

After nearly three years of investigation, known as 'Operation Eureka', authorities conducted raids in Germany and Italy.

The forthcoming trial will be held at Landgericht Dortmund, though a specific date has yet to be announced.

This case underscores the ongoing battle against organized crime in Germany and the pervasive influence of the Ndrangheta mafia.