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Jul
13

Colombos, Gambinos and Indictments, Oh My!

The US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York announced this week that five mobsters, both inducted members and
2 min read
Jun
08
Feds Charge Dozens Of Alleged Mobsters With Trafficking Stolen Chocolate, Extortion & More Schemes

Feds Charge Dozens Of Alleged Mobsters With Trafficking Stolen Chocolate, Extortion & More Schemes

A judge’s gavel. (Photo: Joe Gratz [https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/] / Flickr)Yesterday, feds busted thirty-three members
1 min read
Nov
21
Sex Toy Or Firearm? Russian Mobster Trial Underway

Sex Toy Or Firearm? Russian Mobster Trial Underway

This isn’t Gershman, it is one of the other nine mobsters arrested nearly two weeks ago. Photo by Raisa
2 min read
Nov
10
Chunk Of Brighton Beach/Coney Island Russian Mob Arrested

Chunk Of Brighton Beach/Coney Island Russian Mob Arrested

Photo by Raisa Chernina.A serious dent was made in a notorious Russian crime syndicate that operated out of Brighton
1 min read
Oct
27
Wudda Ya Know: Take This Brooklyn Mobster Quiz To Find Out

Wudda Ya Know: Take This Brooklyn Mobster Quiz To Find Out

Still from The French ConnectionSeasoned reporter, blogger [http://thickblog.blogspot.com/], and author of the recently published crime novel Born
2 min read
Oct
13
Brighton Beach Mob Boss Agrees To Testify Against Fellow Gangsters

Brighton Beach Mob Boss Agrees To Testify Against Fellow Gangsters

A judge’s gavel. (Photo: Joe Gratz [https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/] / Flickr)A Russian mobster, who was
2 min read
Dec
16
Feds Round Up Asian Gang That Cast ‘Shadow Of Violence’ Over Sunset Park

Feds Round Up Asian Gang That Cast ‘Shadow Of Violence’ Over Sunset Park

Illegal poker games allegedly took place in this hair salon on 5917 7th Avenue. (Source: Google Maps)Eight members and
2 min read
Dec
16
Feds Round Up Asian Gang That Cast ‘Shadow Of Violence’ Over Sunset Park

Feds Round Up Asian Gang That Cast ‘Shadow Of Violence’ Over Sunset Park

Illegal poker games allegedly took place at this hair salon on 5917 7th Avenue. (Source: Google Maps)Eight members and
2 min read
Jun
19

Brighton Beach Proctologist Convicted For Fraud

SachakovA Brighton Beach proctologist was convicted last week in Brooklyn Federal court for $3.5 million of fraudulent practices involving
1 min read
Feb
29

36 Charged In Largest No-Fault Auto Insurance Fraud Bust To Date, Feds Used Anti-Mafia Law

The following a press release issued by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office: Preet Bharara, the United States
4 min read