Report of Al Capone for the Bureau of Internal Revenue

di United States Internal Revenue Service Agents (Autore)

Good Press, 2020

The "Report of Al Capone for the Bureau of Internal Revenue" serves as a meticulous documentation of the infamous criminal Al Capone'Äôs financial dealings, revealing the intricate web of tax evasion and illicit activities that characterized his empire during the Prohibition era. Written in a factual and procedural style, this official report encapsulates the ethos of a government agency navigating the murky waters of organized crime through thorough investigation and legal scrutiny. The report not only contextualizes Capone's criminality but also sheds light on the broader socio-political landscape of 1920s America, a period marked by rampant corruption and the rise of gangsters. Composed by agents of the Internal Revenue Service, the report exemplifies their crucial role in law enforcement and tax compliance during a time when financial crimes were often overlooked. The IRS was not only combating tax evasion but was also serving as a front-line defense against organized crime. This report reflects the culmination of aggressive investigative techniques and legislative changes aimed at curbing the influence of mobsters like Capone, who personified the lawlessness of the era. This documentary account is indispensable for readers not only interested in the notorious life of Al Capone but also in the evolution of federal tax law and its intersection with organized crime. Scholars, historians, and those captivated by crime narratives will find this report a compelling primary source that unveils the interplay of law enforcement and criminal enterprise in American history.

• Autore: United States Internal Revenue Service Agents
• Anno edizione: 2020
• Editore: Good Press
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 4064066064358

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