Meyer Lansky (American mobster)

Meyer Lansky was a significant figure in organized crime in America, active mainly from the 1920s to the 1960s. Known as the "Mob's Accountant," he specialized in managing illegal gambling operations and financial transactions for crime syndicates. Lansky was instrumental in building a vast crime network, notably in Las Vegas and Cuba, facilitating money laundering and betting enterprises. Despite his criminal activities, he was known for his intelligence and business skills, which helped him maintain influence and wealth within the organized crime world while avoiding long-term imprisonment.