Throughout history many famous gangsters have amassed an enormous fortune thanks to their criminal activity. They were drug dealers, mafia and rogue bounds. But who are the richest criminals in history?
1. Pablo Escobar: $ 30 billion
Topping the list is the criminal Pablo Escobar. In the ’70s he was the “head” of drug trafficking in Colombia and also oversaw 80% of the world’s cocaine trade. At that time he was 7-be richest person in the world. Although a part of giving money to charity, it is not saved from death. He died on 2 December 1993 arrest.
2. Amado Carrillo Fuentes: $ 25 billion
Amando Fuentes has proven that they can become rich running the drug trade in South America. He was never arrested, but died in the operating room, while he was doing a plastic surgery to change the appearance.
3. Leona Helmsley: $ 2 billion
Although there are not many female billionaires, Leona Helmsley is one of them. It actually does not have much merit for this property. It was only a simple dressmaker, but threw “hook” industrial mandate Harry Helmsley, who was “lousy” at the front. Later she managed the Helmsley Palace Hotel, which occurred illegal things. In 1988 Leona received a $ 7 million fine for fraud and extortion of funds.
4. Bernard Madoff: $ 820 million
Bernard Madoff is millionaire crime recently. He tore his clients about $ 65 billion company by Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities. In 2008 was arrested and sentenced to 150 years in prison.
5. Dennis Kozloë ski: $ 600 million
Dennis Kozloëski was an employee of the insurance company “Tyco International”, but considered the company money, working as his own. He bought a house and a $ 19 million New York apartment of 18 million dollars. Dennis also has paid $ 2 million, singer Jimmy Buffet for a private concert. In 2005 he was arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
6. Al Capone: $ 100 million
One of the biggest gangsters of all time is Al “Scarface” Capone. Officially collector antique objects. In reality it was at the top of the underworld in Chicago-n the 20th century. The money collected forgive illegal casinos, theft, prostitution and alcohol trade. In the “glory” he received $ 100,000 a week. Do not pay taxes and therefore was put in prison. However Al Capone received an early release due to ill health.