Velentzas Organization

Also known as: Greek crew, Velentzas crime family
Based in United StatesActive1950s-presentSourcesVelentzas Organization

Greek-American criminal organization operating in New York City, founded by Peter Kourakos. Under Spyredon Velentzas, it controlled illegal gambling in Astoria, Queens, and had ties to the Lucchese crime family. Declined after Velentzas' 1992 murder conviction and life sentence. Still active as of 2024.

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