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Meyer Lansky (born Maier Suchowljansky; July 4, 1902 – January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was an American organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States.
Apr 2, 2014 · Meyer Lansky, an organized-crime figure known for his sharp financial acumen, was instrumental in the development of a national crime syndicate in the United States.
May 9, 2024 · Meyer Lansky, one of the most powerful and richest of U.S. crime syndicate chiefs and bankers. He had major interests in gambling, especially in Florida, pre-Castro Cuba, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas. Learn more about Lansky’s life and crimes in this article.
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Meyer Lansky, born Maier Suchowlansky or Suchowljanksy, was one of the most important figures in the development of organized crime in New York, nationwide and worldwide in the 20th century.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Regarded as a financial genius in the criminal underworld, Meyer Lansky used Swiss bank accounts and shell companies to hide the Mafia's vast wealth from the FBI. The 1920s and 1930s saw organized crime shift from a street game to a streamlined method of business.
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Jun 13, 2014 · Meyer Lansky died on Jan. 15, 1983, after fighting lung cancer. Forbes had estimated his wealth at $300 million, but there was very little money in the will. His family still...
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Alongside names like Bugsy Siegel, Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and Arnold Rothstein, Lansky changes the landscape of American organized crime, expanding into Vegas and Havana, and running from the...
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