World War 4 - Mafia War

In 2013, the world was on conflict and chaos. As tensions simmered across the globe.

### Precced by

* War On Terror
* Refugee Crisis

# Prelude

Economic instability, climate-related disasters, and a resource scarcity crisis further exacerbated the situation. These interconnected challenges forced millions of people to flee their homes, marking the strong waves of the refugee crisis.

Criminal organizations sensed an opportunity in the chaos. Exploiting the vulnerabilities of refugees and displaced persons. The seeds of the Mafia War were planted during these times.

### Greece

in 21st Century, Greece finds itself under the rule of a powerful conglomerate of mafia families, the Aggelopoulos (50%), Marinakis (25%), and Alafouzos (25%) houses, collectively known as the Bosses.

This clandestine of the Mafia it's an open secret among those astute enough to recognize the truth, one way or an other the elected leaders of the country are mere puppets, serving the interests of this shadowy mafia elite.

Meanwhile, the other half of the mafia, the "old-fashioned" factions, find themselves taking orders from the true powers behind the scenes. Among these is the notorious 17Noembri organization, known for its ruthless tactics and operations.

The state-sponsored mafia has been tasked with eliminating other criminal organizations and opposition groups that pose a challenge to their dominance. This includes not only uncontrolled factions but also Mafia from other countries that have found themselves in the crosshairs of the Greek Elite.

After the staged end of 17Noembri, approximately 20 unsolved murders were recorded. Among these are the cases of A. Lakiotes, A. Simoni, G. Gavaki, S. Kousis, A. Yiayia, G. Arvanitaki, G. Autia, G. Mavrakis, G. Sabbat, A. Kosmopoulos, G. Anagnostopoulos, and others.

Read more in - The Greek Mafia

# 2013

In 2013 The Alafouzos, Marinakis, and Aggelopoulos families, sought to weaken their rivals and strengthen their control over the energy sector. By redirecting their operations to Balkan and European territories, they aimed to undercut the financial interests of their competitors.

As the oil factories in the Balkans began to flourish, the Turkish and European mafia saw their profits dwindle, and their influence wane. This shift in the power dynamics ignited the fuse that would lead to the Mafia War.

The Vardilogiannis family of Greece embarked on their journey into the world of organized crime during the 1960s. Their ascent was marked by a trail of deceit, generous payoffs, extortion, theft, and ruthless coercion. Those who dared to defy them often faced occupation of their lands, and in some cases, even assassination. as the Leftist community leader, Koutsakis, in 1986, becoming a heroic victim.

The Vardilogiannis family operated like traditional mafiosi, perpetrating acts of public intimidation, making threats, and demonstrating control over their territories. They managed to elect members of parliament, orchestrated "royal weddings" of dynasties, and, in two words, held dominion over everything with an air of ease. Their ownership of Balkan media outlets allowed them to control what the public view according to their desires.

On January 9, 2013, the Vardilogiannis family made a strategic move with the Albanian mafia. They issued orders to target a factory in North Macedonia (formerly known as FYROM) established by the Alafouzos family.

The factory attack orchestrated by the Albanian mafia on behalf of the Vardilogiannis family marked the Mafia War. killing one security guard and 2 factory workers. However the Albanian Police began search for those responsible and the Albanian Police Chief Lamaj was hit by bursts of gunfire from an AK-47 assault rifle after parking his car outside his apartment in the Vasil Shanto neighborhood of Tirana on February 24, 2013.

Lamaj’s death follows the murder of the police chief of the town of Shijak, the Albania elections shots in July and Adem Tahiri, in September. the next Albanian leader at the time Edi Rama blamed the murder on the government.

# 2013 - 2018

The Greek Mafia's expansion into Balkan and European territories led to a series of confrontations with the European Mafia. Notable clashes occurred in Skopje, North Macedonia, in August 2014, and in Sofia, Bulgaria, in October 2015, leaving about 300 mafia members from all sides dead.

The Turkish Mafia launched retaliatory attacks against the Greek Mafia in a dramatic showdown on the streets of Thessaloniki, Greece, in June 2016. This battle resulted in 20 dead on both sides.

The black market battles were characterized by covert operations, but a significant firefight erupted in a warehouse on the outskirts of Belgrade, Serbia, in July 2017, as the Greek Mafia sought to gain control of a key smuggling route. The casualty of the Greek mafia crime lord known as Δ. Καπετανάκη sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld.

In November 2017, a fierce firefight broke out at a secret arms cache in Tirana, Albania, as the Greek Mafia tried to protect its interests. The battle left several mafia enforcers dead and exposed the ongoing struggle for dominance.

The French Mafia's expansion efforts took them to Brussels, Belgium, in May 2018, where they engaged in a covert battle for control of the narcotics trade. This confrontation was marked by stealthy assassinations and explosions, highlighting the growing influence of the French Mafia in European criminal affairs.

In this tumultuous environment, Marine Le Pen's connections to the French Mafia raised eyebrows across Europe, further complicating the political landscape.

# 2018-2020

The entrepreneur Giannis Makris in October 2018, was killed by two Bulgarians and a Greek from Zakynthos mafia crime lords who were now worked for a new player -The Chinese Mafia. This emerging force sought to establish its presence in the strategic port of Piraeus, Greece, aiming to control various illicit activities such as human trafficking, narcotics, and smuggling.

The war in the Balkans intensified as the Croatian Mafia confronted the Chinese and Greek Mafia. This multi-sided conflict resulted in a series of violent confrontations and territorial disputes throughout the region. Key battles occurred in Sofia, Serbia, and Greece, as these criminal organizations fought for dominance.

As the war raged on, a new alliance emerged, uniting the Albanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Romanian, and Russian mafias under the banner of the United Balkan East Mafia. This formidable alliance proved to be a powerful force in the region, driving back the Chinese Mafia and consolidating control over key criminal operations.

The United Balkan East Mafia also began expanding its influence beyond the Balkans, reaching into the international criminal scene. Their operations extended to the United States and Brazil, where they encountered fierce competition from powerful drug cartels. This expansion ignited a new front in the ongoing criminal conflicts, as these two formidable forces clashed on an international scale.

# Giorgos Karaivaz

Giorgos Karaivaz was a fearless investigative journalist who had dedicated his career to unraveling the Mafia War. His commitment to shedding light on the connections between criminal organizations and political leaders had sealed his fate.

As he delved deeper into his research, Karaivaz meticulously documented the ongoing Mafia War, chronicling the battles, power struggles, and the ever-changing alliances. His work was a testament to his unwavering determination to bring the truth to the public, despite the risks and dangers that came with it.

Karaivaz's investigations into the links between Balkan leaders and the criminal underworld had the potential to expose high-level corruption and collusion. He understood the gravity of the information he was gathering and the potential consequences it could have for those involved. However, he remained undeterred, driven by a deep sense of journalistic duty.

April 9, 2021 was marked a somber day for journalism and the pursuit of truth. Giorgos Karaivaz, while on the verge of revealing critical information, became the victim of a ruthless assassination carried out by the Greek Mafia.

The European Federation of Journalists send a mission to the Greece, to investigate the greek media, however "mysteriously" their plane delayed 4 days, and their cars broke from the airport of Athens before reaching their destination. and by "some bad luck" all police papers had been lost.

# 2023-Ongoing War & Omerta

In the aftermath of the Covid -19 pandemic, the world found itself in the midst of an ongoing Mafia war that transcended borders and blurred the lines between criminal organizations and those in positions of power. Several world leaders, including Georgia Meloni, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Andrej Plenković, Emmanuel Macron, Joe Biden, and many others, are mere puppet leaders manipulated by the Mafia.

In the world of organized crime, the spectrum of ethics and values varied significantly. Some criminal organizations are characterized by unrelenting cruelty and ruthlessness, where violence, extortion, and intimidation were their primary tools for exerting control. These Mafias showed no regard for human rights, leaving a trail of suffering and destruction in their wake. They thrive in environments of fear and secrecy, operating with an "ends justify the means" mentality.

Conversely, there are other criminal organizations that, while still fundamentally criminal, are relatively more open to concepts such as human rights and ethical boundaries. These Mafias, involve themselves in less violent criminal activities, such as smuggling, racketeering, and bribery.

However, despite these varying degrees of morality within the criminal world, they all shared one common code: Omertà. Omertà, originating from Southern Italy, was a code of silence and code of honor among criminal organizations. It emphasized the importance of keeping secrets, avoiding cooperation with authorities, and showing unwavering loyalty to one's criminal family. Omertà perpetuated the culture of silence and secrecy that allowed criminal organizations to operate with relative impunity.

Real journalism serves as a beacon of hope, offering the possibility of one day dismantling the Mafia's stranglehold on society.

The need for real journalism is more critical than ever, as it could provide the transparency and accountability required to expose the corruption and malevolence that ran deep within the shadowy underworld. By revealing the puppeteers behind the puppet leaders and shedding light on the extent of criminal influence on the political landscape.

Ultimately, the struggle against Mafia and its influence on political leaders was ,is and will be an ongoing battle, one that requires the unwavering commitment of journalists and the collective will of society. Through the power of real journalism, a day could come when the grip of the Mafia was loosened, and the world could move closer to a future where Omertà was a relic of the past, and justice prevailed.