

426: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part Two
Nov 5, 2020
In this gripping dialogue, Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi, a former mob enforcer and author, shares his wild tales from the organized crime world. He recounts a humorous encounter involving a drug lord’s bodyguard and reveals surprising family secrets, including his father's true profession as an assassin. Anthony also dives into the consequences of overspending after the Lufthansa heist and reflects on his moral code that ultimately led him to leave the mob life behind, all while maintaining a surprising affection for animals.
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The Pope and the Stock Fraud
- Anthony Raimondi's cousins wanted to eliminate Pope John Paul I after he discovered stock fraud.
- The next pope, John Paul II, pardoned the fraud, sparing his predecessor's life.
The Assassination of Tabanga Kamalafi
- Raimondi, posing as a drug dealer, was tasked by the government to assassinate Tabanga Kamalafi, a Nigerian drug lord.
- After gaining Kamalafi's trust, Raimondi killed him and his bodyguard in a car, ending Kamalafi's drug operation.
The Longshoreman and the Assassin
- Raimondi discovered his father wasn't a longshoreman but an assassin for the National Commission.
- This revelation came after Raimondi assaulted a man who was part of a staged interaction with his father to divert FBI surveillance.