The Most Famous
MAFIOSOS from Belarus
Top 1
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Belarusian Mafiosos of all time. This list of famous Belarusian Mafiosos is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.
1. Meyer Lansky (1902 - 1983)
With an HPI of 66.19, Meyer Lansky is the most famous Belarusian Mafioso. His biography has been translated into 32 different languages on wikipedia.
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. A member of the Jewish mob, Lansky developed a gambling empire that stretched around the world. He was said to own points (percentages) in casinos in Las Vegas, Cuba, Miami, and New Orleans. Lansky had a strong influence with the Italian-American Mafia. He played a large role in the consolidation of the criminal underworld by introducing money laundering and offshore banking in 1932, used in the 1950s for cash from the heroin trade. The full extent of this role has been the subject of some debate, as Lansky himself denied many of the accusations against him. Despite nearly 50 years as a member/participant in organized crime, Lansky was never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling. He has a legacy of being one of the most financially successful gangsters in American history. Before he fled Cuba, Lansky was said to be worth an estimated US$20 million (equivalent to $184 million in 2023). When he died in 1983, his family learned that his estate was worth only around $57,000 (equivalent to $174,371 in 2023).
People
Pantheon has 1 people classified as Belarusian mafiosos born between 1902 and 1902. Of these 1, none of them are still alive today. The most famous deceased Belarusian mafiosos include Meyer Lansky.
