Police arrested 14 people on charges that relate to their roles in allegedly running an illegal multi-million dollar sports gambling ring that was orchestrated by a member of the Lucchese crime family, according to the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.

Joseph M. “Little Joe” Perna, 55, of Fairfield, was allegedly the head of the operation. Perna along with some of his relatives and others, are faced with charges of racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering and other gambling offenses.

The investigation into the alleged illegal gambling ring started in January 2024, according to a release from the attorney general.

Officials said the enterprise transferred approximately $2 million in gambling transactions between 2022 and 2024. News: NJ man first to die of meat allergy trigge

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