The 10 Most Rich And Powerful Gangsters Of All Time

Being a gangster is more than just wearing a fancy suit and flashing the cash. The movies might have you believing that a gangster's lifestyle is one that they happen to fall into by chance - they're just good guys that have taken the wrong path.In some cases, this may be true, but in reality the title of 'gangster' is usually awarded to people that have done some pretty horrendous things in their time. You don't just wake up deciding you're a gangster - your reputation makes you one.Over the course of history, there have been numerous figures that have captured public interest. These are the people that make up the dark underbelly of society that most of us don't see. Gambling rings, protection rackets, brothels, security fraud - it's all there, we just don't always know it. Sometimes these activities are hidden behind legitimate businesses, other times they are hidden in plain sight.Behind all of these enterprises, there are the people that run things. Although underworld crime may not be as prominent as it once was, history can't be erased. From murder to bank robbery, shoot-outs and drug trafficking, here are the 10 most notorious gangsters of all time.