Crime boss

A crime boss is one who is in charge of an organization whose primary objective is the acquisition of wealth and power through illegal means. Crime bosses come in all shapes and sizes and their personal circumstances and ambition may guide them towards the type of crime boss they wish to be. Few start out as the leader of a criminal organization, and most rise through the ranks either through recognition of their own merits, or they inherit it as a member of a crime family. The different types of criminal organizations may include corporate ties, drug cartels, organized crime, or smaller gangs.