The Mafia is Cashing in on COVID Fears With Fake Antibody Tests

ROME—Like many Italians, “Giacomo” was sure he had contracted COVID-19 in late February. He had a fever, his sense of smell was affected, and he was short of breath. But as the crisis hit its apex, testing across the country was provided only for people who needed hospitalization. The rest were told to quarantine until their symptoms had been gone for two weeks. Giacomo wanted to be sure he was truly immune before returning to work on Monday as…