Meyer Lansky was an American organized crime figure who had a net worth equal to $600 million dollars at the time of his death, after adjusting for inflation. When he died, the FBI believed that he left $300-$400 million in hidden bank accounts around the world.
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Meyer Lansky was an American organized crime figure who played a major role in the National Crime Syndicate.
He was known as the "financial wizard of organized crime" and was the accountant and 'Chairman of the Board' of the syndicate.
Lansky was instrumental in the formation of the National Crime Syndicate, which combined various mafia gangs into one federated organization.
He was also a key figure in the establishment of illegal gambling and casinos, including the famous Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.
Lansky had a significant fortune, but much of it was lost when his Cuban casinos were confiscated by Fidel Castro's communist regime.
