The biggest mafia in the world. The most famous mafia groups in the world

Before 1963 Italian mafia for other countries was something of a myth, even the FBI did not acknowledge its existence until a certain Cosa Nostra small fry, Joe Valachi, avoided death penalty, exposed the mafia, outlining in detail all its ins and outs. By the way, then, for violating the vow of silence, angry mafiosi tried to “sew” a traitor who was in prison until his death.

We can say that the mafia was secret society, about which only rumors circulated among ordinary people, the entire system was shrouded in an aura of mystery.

After Valachi's confession, the Italian mafia became a truly fashionable phenomenon, its image romanticized in media, literature and cinema. The most famous book about the Italian mafia, “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo, was written 6 years after the exposure; later, based on it, a whole saga about the Corleone family was filmed. The prototype of Vito Corleone was Joe Bonanno, the godfather of one of the “Five Families” that control organized crime in New York.

Why did crime families come to be called "mafia"?

Historians still argue about what the word “mafia” means. According to one version, it is an abbreviation of the motto of the uprising of 1282, which promoted the slogan: “Death to France! Breathe, Italy!” (Morte alla Francia Italia Anelia). Unhappy Sicily was forever besieged by foreign invaders. Others believe that this word appeared only in the 17th century and has an Arabic root meaning “protector”, “refuge”.

Strictly speaking, the mafia is precisely a Sicilian group; in other parts of Italy and the world, clans called themselves differently (for example, “Camorra” in Naples). But with the increasing influence of the mafia on other regions of Italy and throughout the world, the word has become a household word; now they are used by any major criminal organization: Japanese, Russian, Albanian mafias.

A little history

Under the guise Robin The Hood crime families protected the poor from pirate raids, foreign aggressors, and oppression by feudal lords beginning in the 9th century. The government did not help the peasants, they did not trust foreigners, so the poor had no one to rely on except the mafia. And although the mafiosi also took considerable bribes from them and imposed their own laws, there was still order with them and guaranteed protection.

The mafia was finally formed as an organization in the 19th century, and the peasants themselves placed criminals “on the throne”, not wanting to obey the exploiters who ruled at that time - the Bourbons. So in 1861 the mafia officially became political force. They got into parliament and got the opportunity to control the political situation in the country, and the mafiosi themselves turned into a kind of aristocracy.

Once upon a time, the mafia extended its influence only to Agriculture. But already at the beginning of the 20th century, mafiosi began to actively interfere in city affairs, helping one or another deputy win elections, for which he generously rewarded them. Now the influence of the mafia has spread to mainland Italy.

Maybe the mafiosi would have lived without knowing anyone’s refusal, swimming in money and enjoying unlimited power, but in 1922 the fascists came to power. The dictator Mussolini did not tolerate the mafia as a second power, and then indiscriminately imprisoned thousands of people as involved in mafia affairs. Of course, such a tough policy bore fruit for several decades; the mafiosi lay low.

In the 50s and 60s, the mafia again raised its head and the Italian government had to begin an official fight against crime; a special body was created - the Antimafia.

And the mafiosi turned into real businessmen. Most often, they acted according to the iceberg principle: at the top there is legal low-budget activity, and under the water there is a whole block hidden, drug trafficking, “protection” of business or prostitution. This is how money is laundered to this day. Over time, many families have developed the legal side of the business so much that they have become successful entrepreneurs in the field of restaurant business and food industry.

In the 1980s, a brutal clan war began, in which so many people died that the new generation of mafiosi chose to engage only in legal business, while maintaining mutual responsibility and other signs of a secret organization.

But don’t think that the Italian mafia is reaching its end. last days. In March 2000, a scandal erupted in Italy: the police had to arrest several Sicilian judges suspected of close collaboration with the mafia.

Although the mafiosi were partly legalized, they did not leave the scene at all. In the south of Italy it is still impossible to open your own business without enlisting the support of local authorities. Over the past 10 years, the Italian government has been actively fighting the mafia, conducting “cleanses” and removing mafiosi from key positions.

How did the mafiosi end up in America?

Due to terrible poverty, from 1872 until the First World War, Sicilians emigrated to America in droves. Luckily for them, Prohibition was just introduced there, which helped them develop their illegal business and accumulate capital. The Sicilians completely recreated their customs on the new land and earned so much that their total income was several times higher than the income of the largest American companies. American and Italian mafiosi never lost touch with each other and faithfully preserved common traditions.

In America, the organized crime that emerged from Sicily is called “Cosa Nostra” (in Italian this means “our business” - they say, don’t stick your nose into someone else’s issue). Now and all Sicilian mafia often collectively called "Cosa Nostra". One of the Sicilian clans that returned to their homeland from America also bears this name.

Structure of the Italian mafia

The boss or godfather is the head of the family. Information flows to him about all the affairs of his family and the plans of his enemies. The boss is elected by vote.

The underboss is the first deputy godfather. Appointed solely by the boss himself and responsible for the actions of all capos.

The consigliere is the family's chief adviser, whom the boss can completely trust.

A caporegime or capo is the head of a "team" that operates in a single family-controlled area. Teams are required to give the boss a portion of their income every month.

The soldier is the youngest member of the family who has recently been “inducted” into the organization. Soldiers are formed into teams of up to 10 people, led by capos.

An accomplice is a person who has a certain status in mafia circles, but is not yet considered a family member. It can act, for example, as an intermediary in the sale of drugs.

Laws and traditions respected by the mafiosi

In 2007, the influential godfather Salvadore Lo Piccolo was arrested in Italy and a secret document called “The Ten Commandments of Cosa Nostra” was seized. Basically from it we know the traditions of the Italian mafia.

• Each group “works” in a certain area and other families should not meddle there.
• Initiation ritual for newcomers: a recruit’s finger is wounded and his blood is poured over the icon. He takes the icon in his hand and it is lit. The beginner must endure the pain until the icon burns. At the same time, he says: “Let my flesh burn, like this saint, if I break the laws of the mafia.”
• The family cannot include: police officers and those who have police officers among their relatives; That, Whocheating on his wife or among his relatives there are those Whochange spouses; as well as people who violated the laws of honor.
• Family members respect their wives and never look at their friends' wives.
• Omerta - mutual responsibility all clan members. Joining the organization is for life, no one can leave the business. At the same time, the organization is responsible for each of its members; if someone has offended him, she and only she will administer justice.
• For an insult, the offender must be killed.
• The death of a family member is an insult that is washed away in blood. Bloody revenge for a loved one is called “vendetta.”
• The kiss of death is a special signal given by mafia bosses or capos that means that a family member has become a traitor and must be killed.
• Code of silence - a ban on disclosing the secrets of the organization.
• Betrayal is punishable by the murder of the traitor and all his relatives.

Contrary to established ideas about the mafia, the “code of honor” is often violated: mutual betrayals, denunciations of each other to the police are no longer uncommon today.

In conclusion let's say...

Despite the seemingly fabulous wealth of the mafia leaders, it is mainly the poor from the Italian south who dream of such a career. After all, this is a very dangerous business and, upon closer examination, not so profitable. After paying off all the bribes, confiscating some of the illegal goods by the police, constantly spending money to protect yourself and your family, there is not much left. Many mafiosi are killed stupidly during banal drug deals. Today, not everyone can live according to the laws of honor, and there is no way back, contrary to the assurances of American melodramas like “Blue-Eyed Mickey.”

Despite the fact that Hollywood tirelessly uses images of the mafia, which have long become a cliché, there are still illegal groups in the world that control industry, engage in smuggling, cybercrimes and even form global economy countries

So where are they located and which ones are the most famous in the world?

Yakuza

This is not a myth, they exist and, by the way, were among the first to make significant efforts to help after the tsunami in Japan in 2011. The traditional areas of interest of the Yakuza are underground gambling, prostitution, drug trafficking, arms and ammunition trafficking, racketeering, production or sale of counterfeit products, car theft and smuggling. More sophisticated gangsters engage in financial fraud. Members of the group are distinguished by beautiful tattoos, which are usually hidden under clothes.

Mungiki

This is one of the most aggressive sects in Kenya, which arose in 1985 in the settlements of the Kikuyu people in the central part of the country. The Kikuyu gathered their own militia in order to protect the Maasai lands from government militants who wanted to suppress the resistance of the rebellious tribe. The sect, in essence, was a street gang. Later in Nairobi they were formed large detachments who took up local racketeering transport companies transporting passengers around the city (taxi companies, car parks). They then switched to waste collection and disposal. Every slum dweller was also required to pay sect representatives a certain amount, in exchange for a quiet life in his own shack.

Russian Mafia

This is officially the most feared organized crime group. Former FBI special agents call the Russian mafia "the most dangerous people on the ground". In the West, the term “Russian mafia” can mean any criminal organizations, both Russian and from other countries post-Soviet space, or from the immigration environment in foreign countries. Some get hierarchical tattoos, often use military tactics and carry out contract killings.

Hell's Angels

Considered an organized crime group in the United States. This is one of the world's largest motorcycle clubs (Hells Angels Motorcycle Club), which has an almost mythical history and branches all over the world. According to the legend posted on the official website of the motorcycle club, during the Second World War the American Air Force had a 303rd heavy bomber squadron called “Hell’s Angels”. After the end of the war and the disbandment of the unit, the pilots were left without work. They believe that their homeland betrayed them and left them to their fate. They had no choice but to go against their “cruel country, get on motorcycles, join motorcycle clubs and rebel.” Along with legal activities (salons selling motorcycles, motorcycle repair shops, selling goods with symbols), the Hells Angels are known illegal activities(sale of weapons, drugs, racketeering, control of prostitution, and so on).

Sicilian Mafia: La Cosa Nostra

The organization began its activities in the second half of the 19th century, when the Sicilian and American mafia were the strongest. Initially, Cosa Nostra was engaged in the protection (including the most brutal methods) of owners of orange plantations and nobles who owned large plots of land. By the beginning of the 20th century, it had turned into an international criminal group, whose main activity was banditry. The organization has a clear hierarchical structure. Its members often resort to highly ritualistic methods of revenge, and also have a number of complex rites of initiation for men into the group. They also have their own code of silence and secrecy.

Albanian mafia

There are 15 clans in Albania that control most of Albanian organized crime. They control drug trafficking and are involved in human and weapons trafficking. They also coordinate the supply of large quantities of heroin to Europe.

Serbian mafia

Various criminal groups based in Serbia and Montenegro, consisting of ethnic Serbs and Montenegrins. Their activities are quite diverse: drug trafficking, smuggling, racketeering, contract killings, gambling and information trading. Today there are about 30-40 active criminal gangs in Serbia.

Montreal Mafia Rizzuto

Rizzuto - crime family, which is primarily based in Montreal but covers the provinces and Ontario. They once merged with families in New York, which ultimately led to the mafia wars in Montreal in the late 70s. Rizzuto owns hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate in different countries. They own hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, construction, food, service and trading companies. In Italy they own companies producing furniture and Italian delicacies.

Mexican drug cartels

Mexican drug cartels have existed for several decades; since the 1970s, some government agencies Mexico. Mexican drug cartels intensified after the collapse of the Colombian drug cartels - Medellin and . Currently the main foreign supplier of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine to Mexico, Mexican drug cartels dominate the wholesale illicit drug market.

Mara Salvatrucha

Slang for "Salvadoran Stray Ant Brigade" and often shortened to MS-13. This gang is found primarily in Central America and is based in Los Angeles (although they operate in other areas North America and Mexico). According to various estimates, the number of this brutal crime syndicate ranges from 50 to 300 thousand people. Mara Salvatrucha is involved in many types of criminal businesses, including drug, arms and human trafficking, robbery, racketeering, contract killings, kidnapping for ransom, car theft, money laundering and fraud. Distinctive feature members of the group have tattoos all over their bodies, including on the face and inner lips. They not only show a person’s gang affiliation, but also, with their details, tell about his criminal history, influence and status in the community.

Colombian drug cartels

As of 2011, it remained the largest producer of cocaine in the world. She had a special influence in the world. However, a strong anti-drug campaign has led to the elimination of many of the most dangerous manufacturers, such as cartels and . As is known, these families hired the most experienced experts on illegal trade.

Chinese Triad

The triad is a form of secret criminal organizations in China and the Chinese diaspora. Triads have always had common beliefs (belief in the mystical meaning of the number 3, which is where their name comes from). Currently, triads are known primarily as mafia-style criminal organizations found in Taiwan and other Chinese immigration centers, specializing in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

D-Company

This group which is based in India, Pakistan and is led by Dawood Ibrahim. The organization's activities include extortion and terrorist acts. Thus, in 1993, it was responsible for the Bombay bombings, which killed 257 people and injured more than 700. D-Company is said to be financed by billions of dollars from real estate transactions and banking scams.

Valid in Sicily from early XIX century, turning at the beginning of the 20th century into international organization. Initially, the organization was engaged in protecting the owners of orange plantations and nobles who owned large plots of land, mainly from themselves. These were the beginnings of racketeering. Later, Cosa Nostra expanded its area of ​​activity, becoming a criminal group in all respects. Since the 20th century, banditry has become the main activity of Cosa Nostra.

2. Russian mafia

This is officially the most feared organized crime group. Former FBI special agents call the Russian mafia "the most dangerous people on Earth." In the West, the term “Russian mafia” can mean any criminal organization, both Russian itself and from other states of the post-Soviet space, or from the immigration environment in non-CIS countries. Some get hierarchical tattoos, often use military tactics and carry out contract killings.

3. Mexican Mafia (La eMe)

This gang is an ally of the Aryan Brotherhood with south coast USA. Known for her active involvement in the drug trade. Gang members are easily identified by a special tattoo in the form of a black hand located on the chest.

The Mexican Mafia was created in the late 50s by members street gang Mexicans imprisoned in the Deuel prison located in Trici, California. The gang was founded by thirteen Mexican-Americans from East Los Angeles, several of whom were members of the Marawila gang. They called themselves Mexicanemi, which translates from the Nahuatl language as “the one who walks with God in the heart.”

4. Yakuza

The Yakuza are organized crime syndicates in Japan, similar to the triad in other Asian countries or the Western mafia. Nevertheless, social organization and the way the yakuza work is very different from other criminal groups: they even have their own office buildings, and their actions are often and completely openly written about in the press.

One of the iconic images of the Yakuza is their intricate, colorful tattoos all over their bodies. The Yakuza use a traditional method of manually injecting ink under the skin, known as irezumi, as a form of proof of bravery as the method is quite painful.

5. Chinese Triad

The triad is a form of secret criminal organizations in China and the Chinese diaspora. Triads have always had common beliefs (belief in the mystical meaning of the number 3, which is where their name comes from). Currently, triads are known primarily as mafia-style criminal organizations common in Taiwan, the United States and other Chinese immigration centers, specializing in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

"Triad" is one of the most patriotic mafias. During international events militants guarantee the safety of foreigners, and during the SARS outbreak they even announced a $1 million bonus to a doctor who finds a cure for this disease.

6. Hell's Angels (USA)

One of the world's largest motorcycle clubs, with its chapters (branches) all over the world. It is included, along with Outlaws MC, Pagans MC and Bandidos MC, in the so-called “Big Four” outlaw clubs and is the most famous among them.

Law enforcement agencies in a number of countries call the club a “motorcycle gang” and accuse them of drug trafficking, racketeering, trafficking in stolen goods, violence, murder, etc.

According to the legend posted on the official website of the motorcycle club, during the Second World War, the American Air Force had a 303rd heavy bomber squadron called “Hell’s Angels”. After the end of the war and the disbandment of the unit, the pilots were left without work. They believe that their homeland betrayed them and left them to their fate. They had no choice but to go against their “cruel country, get on motorcycles, join motorcycle clubs and rebel.”

7. Mara Salvatrucha

This mafia is involved in many types of criminal businesses, including trafficking in drugs, weapons and people; robberies, racketeering, contract killings, kidnappings for ransom, pimping, car thefts, money laundering and fraud.

Many street vendors and small shops located in the Mara Salvatrucha territories pay the gang up to half of their income for the opportunity to work. Many Salvadorans living in the United States are also forced to pay to MS-13; if they refuse, the bandits will mutilate or kill their relatives in their homeland.

8. Montreal Mafia Rizzuto

The Rizzuto are a crime family that is primarily based in Montreal but operates in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. They once merged with families in New York, which ultimately led to the mafia wars in Montreal in the late 70s. Rizzuto owns hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate in different countries. They own hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, construction, food, service and trading companies. In Italy they own companies producing furniture and Italian delicacies.

9. Mungiki (Kenya)

This is a Kenyan banned (since 2002) political-religious group reviving traditional African religion. Originated in the wake of the Mau Mau uprising. Gained fame due to massacres and clashes with the police.

Mungiki considers itself a religious group that advocates for the preservation of traditional "African way of worship, culture and way of life." Its adherents pray, turning their faces towards Mount Kenya. They also practice vows and sacrifices.

It so happened that any criminal groups or gangs, groups of participants in financial fraud, or smugglers are called mafia. The governments of all states are trying to fight them, but members of mafia organizations carry on their criminal activities, no matter what. Their circles have their own laws and rules; they are cruel and self-willed.

And today in the criminal world there are also organized groups, headed by authorities. They conduct illegal business, persuade business owners and government officials to submit, they manage to evade criminal penalties, they are rich and fearless. The most famous mafiosi have gone down in history, their names are known all over the world and still inspire fear and horror.

Everyone knows that the birthplace of the mafia is Sicily. It was in sunny Italy that such a phenomenon as the mafia originated. The most famous Italian mafiosi are still on everyone’s lips.

Racketeer

Al Capone was born in Italy in 1899. At a young age, his parents moved him to America. In Al Capone, he worked during the day at a bowling alley, in a pharmacy and even in a candy store, and at night he visited entertainment venues. So, one day while working in a billiards club, he had a fight with a woman. As it turned out later, she was the wife of Frank Galluccio. A fight ensued between Al Capone and Frank, during which he received a knife wound on his cheek. It is believed that this is the turning point in his life.

At the age of 19 he was accepted into the “Gang of 5 Trunks”. His first crime was the murder of 7 authoritative leaders at once, subordinate to Bugs Moran. Moreover, for committing this and other criminal acts, he was not punished in court. But he was still sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion. He served only five years of them and was released.

Al Capone is the most famous mafioso. The whole world shook at his name. He was involved in racketeering, drugs, bootlegging, gambling and murder. He was very cruel and heartless. The police were unable to catch him and they lacked evidence and grounds to put him in jail. In 1947 he fell ill with pneumonia and died at the age of 48.

"The Godmother" - La Madrina

There were women in the world of the mafia. Maria Licciardi is a native of Italy, born in 1951. She was the leader of the "Licciardi" clan in Naples. Maria entered women's list the most famous mafiosi in the world. When two brothers and a husband were put behind bars, she took on the role of leader of a powerful group. It was she who was able to unite several mafia families and expand the drug market.

In 2001, Maria was arrested for fraudulently luring underage girls into prostitution.

Lucky

Born in 1897 in Sicily poor family. When he was a young man, his family moved to America to make a life for themselves. new way. As a child, he was a street hooligan; bad companies always surrounded him.

At the age of 18, he was sentenced to prison for drug distribution. When the sale of alcohol was prohibited in the States, he was part of a smuggling organization for the supply of alcohol. So, by breaking the law, he turned from a beggar into a millionaire. It should be noted that at the time when Prohibition was introduced in the United States, the most famous mafiosi of all time rose to prominence in bootlegging.

At the age of 34, the mafioso organized the “Big Seven”, which included smugglers. Thus, Charles becomes the leader of the Cosa Nostra clan, which, in turn, subordinates the entire criminal structure of the United States.

They nicknamed Luciano “Lucky” - the lucky one, because he was on the verge of death after being tortured by the Maranzano gangsters.

Lucky Luciano currently tops the list of the most famous mafiosi in America. He killed 10 leaders of competing criminal organizations in 24 hours. This made him the rightful master of New York. He also created the Five Families of New York and the National Syndicate. In 1936, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison for pimping. While in prison, Lucky still retained his authority and continued to give orders from his cell. Soon he was released early and then deported to his homeland in Italy. In 1962, the mafioso suffered a heart attack from which he died.

Gambler

Meer Lansky was born in Russian Empire in 1902. At the age of 9, he and his parents moved to New York. There he met Charles Luciano. Lansky was a leader and authority underworld, in no way inferior to Lucky. He smuggled alcohol and opened illegal bars and bookmakers. Meer successfully developed gambling in America. He also managed to conduct and control affairs in other countries. Thus, the most famous Russian mafioso becomes one of the most influential leaders of the US criminal circle.

The police began to closely monitor him and collect facts of crimes, so he decided to move to Israel. Two years later he had to return back to America. He never suffered punishment and lived until he was 80 years old. In 1983 he died from cancer.

Drug lord

Pablo Escobar was born in Colombia in 1949. In his youth, he stole tombstones, erased the inscriptions from them and resold them. From an early age, he was involved in drug and cigarette speculation, and also counterfeited lottery tickets. As he grew up, he moved on to larger transactions - car theft, robbery, racketeering and even kidnapping. Already at the age of 22, Pablo became an authority in criminal areas.

This is the most famous mafioso - drug lord. He was incredibly cruel, and his drug empire had the ability to supply cocaine anywhere in the world. By the age of 40, he was a billionaire thanks to drug sales. He was involved in the murder of one thousand people. In 1991 he was arrested and a year later escaped from prison. In 1993, Pablo was shot and killed by a sniper.

Carlo Gambino

Carlo Gambino is the founder and leader of the Gambino mafia empire. As a teenager, he traded in theft and extortion, and later began to engage in smuggling.

The Gambino crime family consisted of 40 groups, these most famous mafiosi kept fear and had power over the most major cities America. It should be noted that Carlo himself was not involved in drug trafficking, he loved gambling, put people on the “counters”, and “protected” businesses. And he was imprisoned once in 1938 for 2 years for tax evasion. At 74 he died of a heart attack.

Albert Anastasia

Albert was born in 1902. He was part of the Gambino family. He organized his own criminal gang, Murder Inc. The gangsters of this group killed more than 700 people. The killers did not leave any witnesses, so Anastasia remained unpunished. But in 1957, Albert ordered the murder of Carlo Gambino.

Elegant Don

John Gotti was born in 1940. He grew up in a large poor family, he had 12 sisters and brothers. Even as a young boy, he fell under the influence of the gangster Aniello Dellacroce.

John Gotti was part of the Gambino family group, and later replaced its boss, Paul Castellano. His name terrified and feared all of New York. But, like many other mafiosi, despite numerous crimes, he managed to evade criminal punishment.

He was nicknamed “The Elegant Don” for his impeccable taste in dressing. Gotti got rich from theft, he was involved in racketeering, car theft and murder. Next to John was always Salvatore Gravano, whom Gotti considered his reliable friend. But in 1992, Salvatore, whom Gotti trusted so much, turns him over to the police. The court sentenced him for all his “dark deeds” - life imprisonment. In 2002, he died from cancer.

Banana Joe

Joseph Bonanno Born in 1905 into a poor family in Italy. At the age of fifteen, he lost his parents and moved to the United States. At the age of 26, Joseph organized the Bonanno crime family. He was the leader of this group for 30 years of his life. While leading the clan, he becomes a multimillionaire, the likes of which have never been seen in history. “Banana Joe” decided to leave crime in order to quietly retire in his old age. But at the age of 75, he was still arrested for illegal sales of real estate. He served 14 months in prison and died in 2002, when he was 97 years old.

Godfather

When listing the names of the most famous mafiosi and clans, it is necessary to note the Genovese family and its organizer, Vincent Gigante. He was born in 1928 in New York. At the age of 9 he dropped out of school and went into professional boxing. At the age of 17 he begins to commit his first crimes. In one of the authoritative criminal groups he becomes a leader - the “Godfather”, and then an adviser.

In 1981, Vincent organized the Genovese family. This mafioso is a cruel and unbalanced person. I could go for a walk at night in just my dressing gown. Thus, he created the opinion of himself as a mentally ill person. So, he hid from the police for 40 years. In 1997, the court nevertheless decided to imprison him for 12 years. Even while behind bars, Vincent managed to commit criminal acts. In 2005, his heart gave out and he died.

Big man

Marat Balagula was born in 1943 in Odessa. At the age of 34, he moved to America, where he joined a group whose leader was Yevsey Agron. Russia's most famous mafiosi fled to the United States after imprisonment in search of a good life, or to avoid long-term criminal punishment in their home country.

In 1985, after the murder of Yevsey Agron, Balagula becomes the leader of the clan. He successfully established relationships with such families as Cosa Nostra, Genovese, and Luchese. He organizes a gasoline business. Then running the scam with credit cards citizens for a huge amount, comes across to the police. But he doesn't have to go to jail. He is released on bail of 500 thousand dollars and Marat flees to South Africa. After 4 years, he was still arrested for 8 years. For tax evasion, he gets another 14 years.

Godfather of the Russian mafia

Vyacheslav Ivankov - nicknamed Yaponchik - was an authoritative thief in law in the 90s. Vyacheslav was born in 1940. He decided to commit his first crime at the age of 25. Then he falls under the influence of Gennady Korkov, nicknamed Mongol. So, Yaponchik begins to engage in extortion, blackmailing underground millionaires, collectors and blackmailers. They, in turn, do not want to go to the police so as not to talk about their illegal income, so they obeyed and paid money.

In 1974, Ivankov gets involved in a fight in which one of the criminals dies from a bullet. Vyacheslav will end up in “Butyrka” (Butyrka prison), where he receives the status of thief in law. The Jap sat on the bunk more than once. And while in prison, he had to prove his authority: he fought with fellow inmates, his punishment was tightened. There was an attempt on his life, but he died in 2009 in a hospital from cancer.

The most famous mafiosi, as a rule, did not commit criminal acts themselves, but gave orders to other gang members. That is why the police were unable to find evidence for criminal punishment. Often the police know the leaders of the groups by sight and sometimes do not even try to catch them or convict them of anything. Today, many films are made about mafias. Gangsters are idealized, admired and tried to imitate their manners.

Jamaican-British

The Jamaican-British Mafia consisted of Jamaicans who immigrated to Britain in the 1950s. They took part in gang violence and became known as the mafia. They carry out organized crimes such as drug trafficking and other armed crimes. They did not try to infiltrate law enforcement systems, so they were not considered as strong as other mafia groups. All crimes are related to the use firearms, the use of which is strictly controlled in the UK.

Albanian mafia

The Albanian mafia consists of a large number of criminal organizations that are based in Albania. They are active in the USA and European countries. They say that the Albanian mafia has spread to international level in the 1980s. Organized crime has prevailed in right-wing Albania since the 15th century. In the United States and the United Kingdom, they control sex and drug trafficking, and they are known for their rapid use of violence to exact revenge.

Serbian mafia

The Serbian mafia operates in more than ten countries, including Germany, USA, UK, France, etc. They are involved in different kinds activities such as drug trafficking, smuggling, contract killings, racketeering, gambling and theft. It consists of three main groups called Voždovac, Surcine and Zemun, which control smaller groups. Currently there are about 30-40 groups operating in Serbia.

Israeli mafia

The Israeli Mafia operates in many countries in its areas of activity, drug trafficking and prostitution. Times have changed as the Israeli Mafia was once looked upon with awe and known for its patronage, but today they are ruthless and would not think of killing Stender. The Russian-Israeli mafia is present in political system The US is doing so well that the US military is failing to make significant progress in ending its activities.

Mexican mafia

It appeared in the late 1950s to protect prisoners from other prisoners and clashes with officers. The gang also engages in extortion and drug trafficking and has approximately 30,000 members, all in the United States. Gang members sometimes get a tattoo with a common design, which is Mexican national symbol A circle with knives intersect over a blazing fire.

Japanese Yakuza

The Japanese Yakuza is an organized crime group. Their organization was created in the 17th century. The missing severed little finger is a sign of gang members. This is often offered to the leader as a sign of appeasement or apology. Some members get full body tattoos. There are approximately 110,000 active members in this group who come from 2,500 families. They are involved in racketeering, importing censored pornography from Europe and America, prostitution and illegal immigration.

Chinese triads

Chinese triads consist of many criminal organizations that are based in mainland China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, etc. They are also very active in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, as well as San Francisco. Their crimes involve theft, contract killings, drug trafficking, extortion, piracy, etc. Currently involved in piracy as well. The organization was created in the 18th century, but was then called Tian Di Hui. A triad can have anywhere from 50 to over 30,000 members. They are also involved in counterfeiting Chinese currency.

Colombian drug cartels

Colombian drug cartels were formed primarily to control drug trafficking. They have many organizations that deal with the political, military and legal aspects of the cartels. The main cartels from Colombia are the Cali cartel, the Medellin cartel and the Norte del Valle cartel. At some point, these cartels were threatened by the extradition treaty between the United States and Colombia. The lords went into hiding and ordered their members to kill his supporters. They also took part in many kidnappings and terrorism

Sicilian and American Cosa Nostra

The Sicilian and American Cosa Nostra represents a relatively new group. It appeared in the second half of the nineteenth century in Italy. Despite being a relatively young mafia, it has great ability to plan and carry out major crimes. It is involved in racketeering, drug and arms trafficking, mediation of criminal business are some of the things of the Sicilian and American Cosa Nostra. It has a small number of members ranging from 3500 to 4000. In addition to these members there are their associates who are not full members. The member must undergo a rite of passage, where he may have to kill someone to prove his loyalty. Each member will follow a code of silence.

Russian Mafia Russian mafia

The Russian mafia originated in the Soviet Union and currently has big influence worldwide. It has between 100,000 and 500,000 members. They are involved in organized crimes in countries such as Israel, Hungary, Spain, Canada, UK, USA, Russia, etc. In addition, they emigrated to Israel, America and Germany with the help of Jewish and German nationality. Their activities include drug control and firearms trafficking, bombings, smuggling, pornography, internet fraud, etc. One of their rules is to never cooperate with the authorities. If any members "talk" when captured by the police, they will be killed upon release. They engage in vandalism, terrorism, organ trafficking and contract killings.