Later, the presidency of the Unione became a target for political power brokers. Antonio D'Andrea was the Chicago Mafia boss at that time. He was an ex-priest who was arrested for counterfeiting in 1902.
The leadership of the Unione drew the attention of individuals seeking to exploit its influence. Antonio D'Andrea, the Chicago Mafia leader during that period, was a former priest who had been caught producing counterfeit money in 1902.