Organized crime in Costa Rica

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15foreign footprints

Foreign groups with a footprint in Costa Rica 15

1
Sinaloa CartelPresence
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Costa Rica as part of its international operations.
Sources: Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Sinaloa
2
Bonanno crime familyTransit
based in United States
The Bonanno family wired money from illegal sports betting to accounts in Costa Rica.
Sources: Bonanno crime family
3
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in Costa Rica.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
4
Bandidos Motorcycle ClubPresence
based in United States
The Bandidos formed a chapter in Costa Rica in 2004.
Sources: Bandidos MC criminal allegations and incidents, Bandidos MC criminal allegations and incidents in Australia, Bandidos MC criminal allegations and incidents in Denmark
5
Chicago OutfitTransit
based in United States
The Outfit operates an illegal sports gambling business through an online company based in Costa Rica.
Sources: Chicago Outfit
6
Clan del GolfoTransit
based in Colombia
The Clan del Golfo smuggled cocaine into Costa Rica.
Sources: Clan del Golfo, Clan del Golfo
7
Lucchese crime familyPresence
based in United States
The Lucchese family's New Jersey faction controlled a gambling, money laundering and racketeering ring based in Costa Rica.
Sources: Lucchese crime family
8
Tren de AraguaPresence
based in Venezuela
The organization has territory in Costa Rica.
Sources: Tren de Aragua, Tren de Aragua
9
Oficina de EnvigadoPresence
based in Colombia
A leader of the organization was captured coming from Costa Rica.
Sources: Oficina de Envigado, Oficina de Envigado
10
'Ndrina BelloccoTransit
based in Italy
Domenico Bellocco managed a drug trafficking route between Argentina, Costa Rica, and Italy.
Sources: Bellocco 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Bellocco
11
Siderno GroupOperations
based in Italy
The group had permanent representation in Costa Rica for money laundering.
Sources: Siderno Group
12
Genovese crime family New Jersey factionPresence
based in United States
The Genovese New Jersey faction operated an offshore wire room in Costa Rica for sports betting.
Sources: Genovese crime family New Jersey faction
13
Vagos Motorcycle ClubPresence
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in Costa Rica.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
14
'Ndrina VioliSupply
based in Italy
The Violi organization was involved in international drug trafficking with drugs originating from Costa Rica.
Sources: 'Ndrina Violi
15
Indo-Canadian organized crimePresence
based in Canada
The organization has areas of influence in Costa Rica.
Sources: Indo-Canadian organized crime