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The most prominent transnational criminal organization in [[South Torbia]] is the Tantoco Cartel. The Tantoco Cartel is based in Manila, but its tentacles reach throughout the country and into the [[Belesia|Federated States of Belesia]] (FSB), the [[Gabal|Republic of Gabal]] (RoG), and the [[Olvana|People’s Republic of Olvana]] (PRO). The Tantoco Cartel may have even have inroads into the [[North Torbia|DPRT]]. | The most prominent transnational criminal organization in [[South Torbia]] is the Tantoco Cartel. The Tantoco Cartel is based in Manila, but its tentacles reach throughout the country and into the [[Belesia|Federated States of Belesia]] (FSB), the [[Gabal|Republic of Gabal]] (RoG), and the [[Olvana|People’s Republic of Olvana]] (PRO). The Tantoco Cartel may have even have inroads into the [[North Torbia|DPRT]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 2 August 2018
The most prominent transnational criminal organization in South Torbia is the Tantoco Cartel. The Tantoco Cartel is based in Manila, but its tentacles reach throughout the country and into the Federated States of Belesia (FSB), the Republic of Gabal (RoG), and the People’s Republic of Olvana (PRO). The Tantoco Cartel may have even have inroads into the DPRT.
The Tantoco Cartel is involved in numerous criminal activities: drug and weapons smuggling, extortion, motor vehicle theft, illegal gambling, money laundering, counterfeiting, and murder-for-hire.
The leader of this cartel is Hilmi Tantoco, a 67-year old male who operates a string of businesses under the umbrella company known as Tantoco Enterprises. A native of South Torbia, Hilmi Tantoco got his start as an enforcer with a local gang involved in racketeering—primarily extortion—from small business owners. He worked his way up until, in his mid-30s, he ousted the local gang leader by bombing his boat while he was deep-sea fishing. Hilmi then set up a number of legitimate businesses to serve as a front for his illegal activities. His political and social connections are thought to be extensive, including local police and politicians, as well as the federal police and some RoT cabinet members. These connections allow him to stay one step ahead of most attempts to close down his businesses. There is enough distance between him and his illegal practices that if necessary, a fall guy will be found to prevent any investigation reaching him.