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π΅οΈ Semion Yudkovich Mogilevich, born on June 30, 1946, is a Russian organized crime figure originally from Ukraine. He swiftly established a highly organized criminal network, akin to an American mafia family, with a significant portion of its 250 members being his relatives. Mogilevich is renowned as the "boss of all bosses" by the European Union and U.S. agencies, holding sway over most Russian Mafia syndicates globally. He is the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling international criminal empire, described by the FBI as "the most powerful and perilous gangster in the world." His influence extends across the globe, with connections to influential government, military, law enforcement officials, and influential politicians. ππΌπ°
π€― In a controversial claim before his assassination, Russian FSB defector Alexander Litvinenko suggested that Mogilevich had a longstanding "good relationship" with Vladimir Putin dating back to the 1990s. π·πΊπ€
π Mogilevich's journey into the criminal underworld began innocently enough, as he pursued a degree in economics at Lviv University. Little did anyone suspect that this young scholar would soon embark on a path of crime and corruption that would make him a legend. His criminal journey began with a sinister scheme: scamming fellow Soviet Jews eager to emigrate, particularly to Israel. Mogilevich cleverly posed as an intermediary, promising to sell emigrants' jewelry and artwork for fair market value but instead pocketed the proceeds. This deception landed him in prison twice for currency-dealing offenses. ππππΌ
πΈ In the 1980s, Mogilevich became a central figure in money laundering for the notorious Solntsevskaya Bratva, cementing his reputation in the criminal world. However, in 1991, he moved to Hungary, married his Hungarian girlfriend Katalin Papp, and acquired a Hungarian passport. From his fortified villa outside Budapest, he expanded his empire, even purchasing an armament factory. π°ππΊπ°
πΌ One of his boldest moves occurred in 1994 when Mogilevich's group took control of Inkombank, one of Russia's largest private banks, gaining access to the global financial system. The bank eventually collapsed in 1998 due to money laundering suspicions. π°π¦
π Mogilevich's criminal associations extended globally, with ties to the Hungarian and Chinese mafias. In 1995, a police raid disrupted a meeting between Mogilevich and Sergei Mikhailov in Prague, where a potential execution had been planned over a disputed payment. π¨π³π¨πΏπ€
π« His notoriety led to bans: the Czech government banned him for ten years, Hungary declared him persona non grata, and the UK labeled him "one of the most dangerous men in the world." π·π«
π° In the late 1990s, Mogilevich's presence was exposed in a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, YBM Magnex International Inc., causing its shares to plummet from a billion-dollar valuation. πΉπ£
π A disturbing plot involving the disposal of American toxic waste in Russia in partnership with the Italian American Mafia was also linked to Mogilevich. He faced accusations of money laundering, tax fraud, and a massive scheme involving untaxed heating oil sold as highly taxed car fuel, which resulted in significant tax losses in Central European countries. ππ°π£
π In 2003, the FBI placed Mogilevich on their "Wanted List" for large-scale fraud related to YBM Magnex International Inc. He was considered one of the most powerful Russian mobsters alive. π¨πΌ
π·πΊ Mogilevich's arrest finally came in Moscow in 2008, on charges of tax evasion. Surprisingly, he was released on bail in 2009, with Russian authorities claiming the charges were not "of a particularly grave nature." ποΈπ
πββοΈ Despite global efforts to apprehend him, Mogilevich continued to evade capture and lived freely in Moscow. He was named the 494th fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in 2009, though he was later removed from the list in 2015 due to his residence in a country without an extradition treaty with the United States. πππ
π΅οΈββοΈ However, the hunt for Semion Mogilevich continues. As of April 6, 2022, the U.S. State Department's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program offers a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his arrest and conviction. π°ππ
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