The Real Reason the Russian Mafia Became More Dangerous Than Cosa Nostra — It Started in the Gulag

The Real Reason the Russian Mafia Became More Dangerous Than Cosa Nostra — It Started in the Gulag In 2009, the FBI placed Semion Mogilevich on its list of the 10 most wanted criminals in the United States. Interpol issued a red notice. He did not go into hiding. He lived in Moscow, dined in restaurants, moved about openly, and no one could touch him because he was in a country that does not extradite and had connections that leaked American diplomatic cables later described as direct ties to the highest levels. The FBI plastered posters in every embassy. That man had laundered more than 10 billion dollars, bought a weapons factory, held 4 nationalities, and the British government called him one of the most dangerous men in the world. At the same time, Cosa Nostra was dying. Totò Riina died in prison in 2017. Provenzano died in prison in 2016. Hundreds of members broke Omertà, cleaning out the organization from the inside. The story begins in the Gulag. Before we start, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe to the channel if you enjoy this story.