In 2011, the FBI rounded up more than 100 alleged mobsters and numerous associates in all 5 families. Spata was one of the many family associates who were rounded up. He’s charged with wire fraud in connection with Feast of Santa Rosalia in Bensonhurst and illegal gambling. This is Spata’s first arrest, and he faces about 20 months in prison. In August 10, 2012 Spata refused prosecutors plea deal. According to mob rat Anthony "Big Anthony" Russo, Spata was eagerly looking forward to becoming a made man in the crime family.