The Australian: The Russian mob moves in [May 22, 2004]: "The Russian mob moves in
By Natalie O'Brien
May 22, 2004
YOU would not recognise them if they lived next door to you: the modern Russian mafioso lives in a mansion with the right postcode, is well-dressed and drives luxury cars.
An investigation by Inquirer has revealed that Russian mobsters are operating respectable investment and international trading companies in what authorities fear is an attempt to launder some of the billions of dollars of their ill-gotten gains. "
