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Federal agents raid Mardi Gras strip bar, Adolfo’s Ristorante in downtown Springfield

https://ift.tt/33UYMeM Dozens of federal agents raided the Mardi Gras strip club and Adolfo’s Ristorante in downtown Springfield this morning. Kristina O’Connell, special agent in charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division in Boston, told The Republican that agents were there in “an official capacity executing a court action,” but declined to provide further details. She also referenced other sites being raided in Springfield and other communities, adding her agency was being assisted by the FBI and Massachusetts State Police. The Mardi Gras is located at 91 Taylor St.; and Adolfo’s at nearby 254 Worthington St. For breaking news in Western Massachusetts, download MassLive’s app and subscribe to Springfield push alerts Adolfo’s owner Victor C. Bruno said agents also banged on the door of his home in Suffield, Connecticut, at 5 a.m. He confirmed agents wanted records related to his personal and business finances. “I told them to take whatever they want. I got nothing to hide,” he said outside the restaurant he opened 10 years ago.

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