Welcome to watch Mojo and today we’re discussing relatively lesser known facts details practices and rituals from organized crime outfits Across America and throughout the world both historical and current I mean of course I’m on film I wouldn’t say it if we were but I mean it’s utterly ridiculous number 20 13 second beaten
Also known as Mara salvatrucha MS13 is a notorious transnational gang that originated in Los Angeles in the 198s one of the rituals that has contributed to the gang’s fearsome reputation is its initiation process for new members known as The 13-second Beat It This brutal right of passage requires the
Prospective member to withstand a violent beating by multiple gang members for exactly 13 seconds this initiation ritual not only serves as a test of the recruits toughness and resilience but also symbolizes their commitment to the gang the number 13 is significant to MS-13 reflecting their identification with the
Letter M the 13th letter of the alphabet and their loyalty to the Mexican Mafia number 19 Citrus control the mafia particularly the Sicilian Mafia had a significant historical involvement in the Citrus trade in Sicily during the 19th and early 20th centuries the mafia’s origins and rise to power in Sicily can actually be significantly traced back to its control over the lucrative lemon and orange
Groves in the region I got to hand it to you great fruit you got here during this time Sicily was one of the world’s leading producers of citrus fruits which were in high demand especially for their use and venting scurvy the mafia exploited this opportunity by offering Ur while Protection Services to Citrus
Growers and exporters against theft and extortion through these practices the mafia effectively controlled the market dictating prices managing distribution and using violence and intimidation to eliminate competition or coer Cooperation number 18 origin story we have a lot of people out there on both sides of the spectrum that would like to end us uh one way or another and you know it’s not going to happen the name Hell’s Angels originated in the late 1940s for the infamous motorcycle club and organized crime
Syndicate it was formed by World War II veterans who sought the thrill and camaraderie they experienced as pilots and servicemen the name itself is believed to have been inspired by fighter squadrons and bomber units from the war notably the Hell’s Angel Squadron of the American volunteer group
AVG and the Flying Tigers and possibly the 303rd bombardment group of the United States Army Air Forces which had a B17 bomber named H’s Angels these military units were renowned for their daring and skill characteristics the motorcycle club’s Founders sought to emulate what you think of your son being a Hell’s
Angel well so long as he behaves himself I don’t mind if he doesn’t get into trouble I don’t mind what he does number 17 corporate structure incredibly well organized gang with leadership and hierarchy and a Rules of Engagement the Gangster Disciples a street gang founded in Chicago Illinois is known for a
Structured and hierarchical corporate likee organization this structure was designed to maintain discipline manage operations and facilitate Communications across the gang’s various factions at the top of the hierarchy is the board of directors led by a chairman who oversees the entire gang’s activities Larry Hoover was the ultimate voice he was the
Chairman of the board and he had underlings that work for him who had under that work for them and then each Community had a boss below the board are Governors and assistant Governors who manage the gang’s operations in specific territories or states the structure further includes Street enforcers who are responsible for maintaining
Discipline and overseeing street level operations including enforcing gang rules this organization enables the Gangster Disciples to operate efficiently coordinating criminal activities and managing conflicts within their ranks much like a corporate entity with a clear chain of command this is not the end of the problem we have to
Keep going otherwise this thing will will consume our city number 16 former Commandos they can buy anything they want commercial airlines private jets helicopters all the drugs they want the Mexican cartel known as losetas was initially formed by a small group of elite Commandos from the Mexican Army’s
Special Forces who deserted in the late 1990s to work as the armed wing for the gulf cartel their military training gave them a distinct Advantage allowing them to employ tactics and operational strategies far more sophisticated in brutal than those used by traditional criminal groups at the time kona’s first
Killing is a drunk he shoots in the face just to see what it was like this transformation marked a significant shift in the Dynamics of Mexico’s gang landscape as losetas leveraged their expertise and intelligence and combat to assert control expand their territory and diversify into various criminal
Activities this has got to be one of the more frustrating missions for the Marines they’re trying to recapture members of the zeta’s gang gang members who had already been arrested tried convicted and sent to prison from where they easily escaped leaving behind a bloody massacre number 15 bloody
Initiation ritual it’s just a question of when is this going to erupt and upon whom is it going to erupt the Bloods one of America’s most notorious street gangs included a brutal initiation ritual known as Blood In Blood Out this process symbolizes a lifelong commitment underscoring the gang’s demand for
Unwavering loyalty and Readiness to engage in violence no matter what we do we get a not getting nothing I just got the P they don’t hire me cuz I’m a parole Le that’s what I’m going to do just sit out here and be broke prospective members must prove their allegiance through a
Violent act often involving the shedding of blood typically targeting rival gang members this act of violence blood in serves as a right of passage cementing the recruits place within the gang’s ranks conversely Blood Out represents the Grim reality that exiting the gang often has fatal consequences highlighting the permanence of the
Commitment once made you can come Rob with us if if if you don’t want to blast then we can we can get out number 14 Injustice ideology Brazil’s largest criminal organization holds a unique ideological stance while primarily involved in violent crime the PCC also espouses a quasi Marxist ideology the group aims to
Improve conditions for prisoners and challenge the perceived injustices within the Brazilian penal system the PCC has Personnel files on all 35,000 members and it’s got you know Excel spreadsheets for all of its Financial dealings this ideology has led to the implementation of their own rules and regulations within prisons effectively
Exerting control over inmate populations and influencing prison conditions the pcc’s blend of criminal activities and ideological aspirations presents a complex and multifaceted challenge for law enforcement agencies in Brazil as they navigate the groups influence both inside and outside of Prison Walls number 13 logo Battle you want to
Take my patch and have me not wear it uh it doesn’t mean I’m going to stop being a Mongol the Mongols Motorcycle Club has been engaged in a long legal battle with the US government over the right to their logo the core of the legal battle revolves around the US government’s
Attempts to seize control of the trademark logo of the Mongols which features a genghiskhan figure riding a motorcycle the government’s argument has been that by stripping the motorcycle club of its logo they could effectively dismantle the gang’s identity our hearts are pretty much into this lifestyle 100%
We live and breathe and die for our club this effort is based on the premise that the logo is an integral part of the identity and operations of the Mongols MC which has been associated with various criminal activities in 2023 a California appeals court panel ruled that the government cannot legally seize
The logo you know the public sees these guys out riding in numbers they see three-piece patches and most of them probably don’t know what that means and they probably don’t know what a Mongol patch means number 12 Unholy Trinity the Chinese Triads Trace their Origins back to the 17th century as a
Resistance movement against the Ching Dynasty which was established by the Manu in 1644 initially these secret societies were formed with the aim of restoring the Ming Dynasty which the Triads viewed as the legitimate rulers of China today’s Chinese underworld is made up of hundreds of different criminal organizations but its roots can
Be traced back to just one an ancient Brotherhood called the Heaven and Earth Association the name Triad itself symbolizes the philosophical concept of the Union of Heaven Earth and Humanity reflecting the group’s initial ideological underpinnings over time however the focus of the Triads shifted away from political Rebellion towards
Organized crime today they are known for their involvement in various illegal activities worldwide including money laundering and extortion I’d like to describe Chinese organized crime as the flu virus because they’re constantly mutating into different groups and different alliances number 11 medieval Menace the Knights Templar gang was a
Cartel oper primarily in the Mexican state of maawan it adopted the name and symbolism of the medieval Knights Templar integrating pseudo religious elements into its operations the cartel adopted the name and symbolism of the medieval Knights Templar which included wearing attire with Templar symbols during ceremonies and creating a code of
Conduct that purportedly emphasized honor Justice and helping the poor they’re making us pay protection money why do they do that they say it’s to protect us but they only came to Rob us this stood in stark contrast to their actual activities of extortion kidnapping and territorial control the night’s Templar cartel has been
Significantly weakened due to concerted efforts by Mexican authorities and vigilante groups known as AO defensas that rose up against them number 10 patch over the Hell’s Angels lifestyle includes patches piercings and tattoos of Allegiance in the World of Outlaw motorcycle clubs a patch over is a significant event that
Involves one Club taking over another club either absorbing its members territory or both it expands influence and control by integrating members of a smaller or rival Club a lot of organizations in the criminal world don’t advertise in the open who they are motorcycle gangs do the term patch over
Comes from the practice of former members of the absorbed Club removing their old club’s Patches from their vests or jackets and replacing them with the new club’s patches symbolizing their new Allegiance it may happen through mutual agreement where a smaller Club seeks protection or Prestige or could be
The result of tensions and conflicts that led to the smaller Club being subsumed how many clubs did you infiltrate personally I’ve infiltrated three separate motorcycle gangs and each one of them be becoming a full patch member in all three number nine multigenerational membership also known as bario 18 the
18th Street gang also traces its Origins back to the 1960s in Los Angeles a distinctive feature of this gang is its multigenerational membership which has played a crucial role in its growth resilience and influence both within the United States and internationally particularly in Central America the 18th street gang’s recruitment often begins
At a young age creating a cycle where gang membership span across Generations within families it’s not uncommon for children siblings and relatives of existing members to be brought into the gang creating Dee rooted familial ties that contribute to the gang’s cohesion and loyalty in many areas the 18th Street
Gang has become deeply entrenched in the communities they operate within further facilitating multigenerational involvement number eight Norse mythology I can’t read it what does it mean what does it say Barbarian Brotherhood Barbarian Brotherhood Peckerwood gangs particularly in California and the southern states are known for their white supremacist beliefs and subculture
One of the distinctive features of these gangs is their appropriation of Norse mythology and symbols this use of Norse mythology is not unique to peckerwoods but is also prevalent among various other racist and Neo-Nazi groups well Peckerwood is associated with uh is a prison term that means white inmate it
Sort of goes back probably 40 years and it’s a common term within prisoners a lot of prison slang and that’s one the attraction to Norse mythology and its symbols stems from a misconstrued association with white European ancestry strength and Warrior culture these religions are co-opted by supremacists despite the broader non-racist Pagan
Communities efforts to distance themselves from these interpretations Scholars and practitioners of Norse Pagan religions have consistently spoken out against the co-opting of these symbols for racist ideologies you got the Northerners and the southerners you got whites I don’t want to deal with nobody else no other race they’re not
Going to get in my way you’re not going to step on my game number seven distress stress elaborate confidence tricks executed by Dugo Dugo gang in the Philippines targets unsuspecting victims in these schemes perpetrators typically pose as relatives or acquaintances in distress fabricating urgent situations such as accidents medical emergencies or
Legal troubles exploiting the victim’s concern and compassion Dugo translates to blood they persuade them to provide financial assistance or valuable items as purported Aid these scams often involve sophistic itic ated deception tactics including scripted phone calls fake documents and emotional manipulation designed to convince the victim of the authenticity of the
Emergency once the victim hands over money or assets the perpetrators vanish leaving the victim defrauded and humiliated number six finger Ritual it’s not just tattoos the yakuza’s finger cutting ritual known as yubitsume is a deeply ingrained tradition within the Japanese organized crime syndicate when a member commits a serious offense or fails in their duties they may be required to atone for their actions by severing a portion of their
Own little finger this act serves as both a symbolic gesture of apology and a practical demonstration of loyalty as the loss of a digit can hinder a member’s ability to wield a sword or handle weapons effectively yubitsume is performed with a sharp blade and typically involves removing the portion
Of the finger from the first joint the sever digit is then presented to the Yakuza boss as a sign of Contrition and a pledge to uphold the organization’s code Conduct number five elaborate heists they drove two vehicles through the mall entrance into the mall and crashed one of the vehicles into the store itself an international jewel thief Network the Pink Panthers are renowned for their elaborate heists marked by meticulous planning and audacious execution their operations often involve sophisticated
Techniques such as diversionary tactics using smoke bombs or exploiting vulnerabilities in sec systems what sets them apart is their ability to strike swiftly and vanish Without a Trace leaving authorities [Applause] Baffled notorious for their high value targets and daring escapes the Pink Panthers have become legendary in the world of organized crime inspiring Fascination and awe among law enforcement agencies and the public alike their ability to strike swiftly and disappear Without a Trace has made them a formidable challenge for law
Enforcement agencies worldwide they’re in they’re out they use extreme violent methods they are a frightening dangerous gang number four the Russian thieves code known as vak thief in law this code is a strict set of rules governing Behavior within the Russian criminal underworld established within the Soviet prison system it dictates codes of
Conduct hierarchy and interactions with law enforcement to attain the status of Vore or Thief one must adhere to these principles which includes principles of Honor loyalty and discretion breaking the code often carries severe consequences including expulsion from the criminal fraternity or even death the thieves code has endured for decades
Shaping the culture and operations of Russian organized crime groups and continues to influence criminal activities both domestically and Internationally number three country control wants to know what’s in the case no I don’t know what’s in the cas do you speak English or don’t you speak English not as well-known International Ally joke or members of South Korea’s organized crime groups wield significant influence in various sectors of Korean
Society originating in the post-war era these criminal organizations have established intricate networks involved in illicit activities such as lone sharking gambling prostitution and drug trafficking despite their criminal Enterprises the joke maintain a veneer of legitimacy through their connections to influential figures and politics business and law enforcement their ability to infiltrate and corrupt
Institutions has perpetuated their influence allowing them to operate with relative impunity while law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on their activities the joke’s deep rooted presence in South Korean Society poses a persistent challenge a jump I don’t want a number two Naples Staple in a bustling Market nestled
Within the narrow streets of Naples Italy the influence of the kamora a notorious criminal organization extends even to the realm of fashion the scene is vibrant yet tinged with the shadow of elicit activities benu my boss Nino say you can fresh up maybe a little sleep then we will pick
You up at 8 stalls are brimming with counterfeit luxury goods from designer handbags to high-end watches all bearing the Hallmark of famous Brands but at a fraction of the price these fakes crafted with surprising attention to detail attract a diverse crowd of bargain hunters and unsuspecting tourists alike the kamora’s involvement
In the production and distribution of these counterfeit items Is An Open Secret with the proceeds fueling their expansive criminal Network before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you’re on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one fishy
Practices in Japan’s Yakuza the koi fish tattoo holds profound symbolic significance embodying qualities of Courage perseverance and the ability to overcome obstacles this imagery is deeply rooted in Japanese folklore where the koi is celebrated for its determination to swim upstream against strong currents symbolizing a powerful and resilient
Spirit for Yakuza members the koifish tattoo is not just an artistic expression but a representation of their own life struggles and triumphs it signifies their commitment to the Yakuza stringent code of conduct and their Relentless pursuit of success regardless of the challenges they face the koifish tattoo is a powerful symbol of
Ostensible strength ambition and unwavering resolve are there other lesser-known gang facts or rituals that should have made this list let us know in the comments check out these other clips from watch Mojo and be sure to subscribe and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos
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