Inside the Russian Mafiya

Article Abstract:

Raw data regarding organized crime in Russia should already give cause for alarm. Government officials have confirmed that the Russian 'Mafiya' controls 40% of the Russian economy, and an estimated 70%-80% of businesses pay 10%-20% of their profits for 'protection.' Russia has 12-15 major mafia structures akin to the Chinese triads. There is no rigid chain of command within these 12-15 organized crime groups. Most Russian mafia figures and crews have very broad criminal, and even legal, interests.

Legal issues & crime

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Russian mafiya become more active in Eastern Europe

Article Abstract:

Russian criminal gangs are found to be more active in Southern and Eastern Europe although maintaining a low profile in the West. Russian organized crime's relationship with the countries of south-central Europe and the Balkans is dominated by opportunities for smuggling and the problems of dealing with local conditions.

Reports, Mafia

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Putin versus the mafiya

Article Abstract:

President Vladimir Putin has appointed Boris Gryzlov as the new head of Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs. This is seen as Putin's latest effort to control Russia's increasing crime rate.

Social policy, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Putin, Vladimir, Crime, Gryzlov, Boris

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