Burr Ridge restaurateur, Chicago Outfit figure arrested in Indiana
NBC 5 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Filippo "Gigi" Rovito, owner of Capri Restaurant in Burr Ridge, is held without bond after being indicted in a multi-state illegal sports wagering operation involving 22 people, according to federal authorities.
- Rovito is accused of acting as a collector and enforcer for the gambling ring, including attempting to collect a $30,000 debt and threatening violence against a debtor in a Florida casino.
- The indictment highlights Rovito's connections to organized crime, identifying him as a Chicago Outfit "button man" involved in enforcement activities while running his restaurant.
- Rovito has a prior criminal history, including a 1997 conviction for kidnapping and raping a minor, and has previously failed to register as a sex offender.
- His high-profile social media presence and public persona have reportedly caused friction within traditional organized crime circles, which typically favor low-profile operations.
