BOSTON – A chilling tale of brutality unfolded in Massachusetts, culminating in the indictment of seven men accused of a meticulously planned kidnapping and torture scheme. The defendants – allegedly linked to the violent Dorchester street gang known as NOB – are facing federal charges after a February 2025 ordeal that left a victim scarred and his family terrorized. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts announced the indictment today, detailing a crime driven by greed and fueled by savage violence.
The seven indicted are: Brian Cardoso, a/k/a “B,” 33, of Dorchester; Marcus Castaldi, a/k/a “Skino,” 29, of Revere; Melvin Coleman, a/k/a “Mel,” 34, of Roxbury; Anthony Lima, a/k/a “YT,” 37, of Quincy; and Samuel Alouidor, 27, of Dorchester. Two additional, unnamed defendants are also facing charges. According to court documents, the group allegedly abducted the victim on February 27, 2025, outside his Quincy home, forcing him into his own vehicle at gunpoint. The destination: a garage in Saugus, where a nightmare began to unfold.
The indictment paints a gruesome picture of the captivity. The victim was subjected to relentless torture, including beatings, burns, and threats of death, all while the kidnappers demanded a ransom. Disturbingly, the perpetrators allegedly used the victim’s own cell phone to conduct videocalls to the victim’s spouse and acquaintances, broadcasting the torture in a twisted attempt to coerce payment. Ransom was collected from both the victim’s spouse and an acquaintance, netting the group approximately $4,000 in cash, the victim’s credit and debit cards, and a staggering $18,000 in cash along with a Rolex watch.
The NOB gang – an abbreviation for Norton/Olney/Barry streets in Dorchester – is described by authorities as a “violent criminal enterprise” involved in a litany of offenses, including murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, robberies, firearm offenses and other violent crimes. Cardoso was initially charged by criminal complaint on April 22, 2025, identifying him as a member or associate of the gang. The investigation, spearheaded by the FBI Boston’s Violent Crimes Task Force, reveals a level of calculated cruelty that has shocked even seasoned investigators.
“The conduct alleged in this case is nothing short of barbaric,” stated United States Attorney Leah B. Foley. “These defendants allegedly inflicted unimaginable suffering, not only on the victim but on his loved ones. Such lawless depravity is an affront to every value we stand for and it will not be tolerated in our communities.” Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division, added, “Our goal is to provide some measure of justice for the victim in this case, and work with our partners to eradicate the drivers of violent crime in our communities.”
Each of the defendants is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and one count of obstruction of justice by tampering with a witness, victim, or informant by physical force or threat. If convicted, they face a potential sentence of up to life in prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000 on the kidnapping charge. The obstruction charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. This investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are not being ruled out as authorities continue to dismantle the NOB gang’s network of violence.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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