Meyer Lansky: The Mob's Billion-Dollar Brain

Enter the brilliant but shadowy world of Meyer Lansky - the criminal genius dubbed 'The Mob's Accountant.' From a poor Jewish immigrant to becoming organized crime's financial wizard, Lansky revolutionized the underworld through his mathematical mind and business acumen. This episode unravels how one man created a global gambling empire, outsmarted federal agents for decades, and supposedly died with millions hidden around the world. We expose the truth behind the legend who inspired countless Hollywood characters, his connections to Cuba's casinos, and his complex relationship with both the Italian Mafia and Murder Inc. Was he really worth billions, or did he die nearly penniless? Discover the fascinating story of the man who claimed he was 'bigger than U.S. Steel' and changed organized crime forever.🔪 Thanks for listening to Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers – exploring the darkest corners of organized crime and the minds of killers.📲 Stay connected: Facebook Mk-Ultra CAST | X @MkUltracast💬 Share your theories, favorite cases, and episode ideas with us online.🎙️ Because every empire leaves a trail of secrets.