Gambino crime family Archives

419: Frank Storey – The FBI’s War Against the Five New York Mafia Families

November 11, 2026November 11, 2026Organized CrimeLeave a comment

In this episode, retired agent Frank Storey reviews the investigation of the five New York Mafia families in the early to mid-1980s. Frank implemented the RICO Act (Racketeer Influenced and...Continue reading

322: Mark Sewell – The Gold Club, Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club

June 26, 2024July 7, 2026Frauds/Scams, Organized CrimeLeave a comment

In this episode, retired agent Mark Sewell reviews his investigation of mafia associate Steve Kaplan and his operation of The Gold Club, the infamous Atlanta strip club that hosted many...Continue reading

254: Dan DeSimone – NY Mob, Las Vegas Escort Industry

March 9, 2022June 30, 2024Organized Crime, Undercover AgentsOne Comment

In this episode, retired agent Daniel DeSimone reviews “Operation Casablanca West,” a long-term undercover operation (UCO) conducted in 1998. He played the undercover role of the manager of an escort...Continue reading

Episode 225: Jack Garcia – Undercover Agent, Making Jack Falcone

March 3, 2021November 26, 2024Organized Crime, Philadelphia Cases, Undercover Agents3 Comments

The audio for this episode has been updated. See 338: Jack Garcia – Undercover Legend, FBIAA Distinguished Service Honoree. Retired agent Joaquin “Jack” Garcia served in the FBI for 26...