How Did Vito Get Rich? The Rise Of A Mob Boss

Vito and Genco started the Genco Pura Olive Oil Company, an olive oil importer. The company eventually became the nation’s largest olive oil importing company. It was the main legal front for Vito’s growing organized crime syndicate. Vito became a wealthy man through a combination of Genco Pura and his illegal operations.

Here’s a little more about how Vito built his wealth through Genco Pura:

Genco Pura wasn’t just a legitimate business; it was a clever front for Vito’s criminal activities. By operating a large, successful company, he could easily disguise the flow of illegal money. This is because the large volume of legitimate transactions allowed for easy money laundering. Think of it like a smokescreen. The more legitimate business Vito had, the harder it was to see what was really going on behind the scenes.

In addition to money laundering, Genco Pura served another purpose: it provided Vito with a network of people and resources. His business associates were a mix of legitimate businessmen and organized crime figures. This network allowed Vito to expand his criminal empire without raising too much suspicion.

Imagine it like this: Genco Pura was Vito’s “cover story”. It made him look like a successful businessman, not a mob boss. This allowed him to operate his illegal activities under the radar, building his wealth and power without attracting too much attention.