25 Richest Criminals of All Time

1. Pablo Escobar

Estimated Net Worth: $30 Billion

Pablo Escobar, a Colombian drug kingpin, narcoterrorist, and politician, had an estimated net worth of $30 billion, making him the wealthiest criminal in history. He began his career by peddling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit lottery tickets. In 1976, he established the Medellin Cartel, which distributed cocaine powder and established clandestine routes from Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador to the United States. Medellín remained under the influence of Pablo Escobar until the mid-1990s when the city’s leaders were either murdered or captured by the Colombian government. In 2006, his remains were exhumed, and his estate, zoo, and citadel were donated to low-income families. Pablo Escobar is one of the richest criminals of all time.

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