The article highlights a scandal in Rome where seasonal fruits are sold at exorbitant prices in tourist areas, sometimes up to twenty times the price paid to farmers. This malpractice, uncovered by Coldiretti in collaboration with the GdF and Local Police, involves a complex extortion, threat, and favoritism network, with eighteen arrests and the seizure of 1 million. The scam extends beyond fruits to include soft drinks, ice cream, and flowers, often involving Asian citizens who act on behalf of the real licensees. The Agromafie Report by Coldiretti, Eurispes, and the Agromafie Observatory reveals a power system that earns substantial profits and charges outrageous prices, such as 3 or 4 euros for a bottle of water. This situation is particularly detrimental to the perception of 'Made in Italy' and the city's tourism industry, which is already struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.