Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly
Michael Franzese, a former capo of the Colombo crime family, discussed a gas tax scheme that generated millions weekly on Sean Hannity's podcast. He revealed that he personally made between $3 million and $4 million each week from the operation. The scheme involved collecting taxes without paying the government, while also lowering gas prices to attract customers.
- ▪Franzese claimed he brought in $2 million a week to his boss from the scheme.
- ▪The gas tax fraud operation was described as one of the largest racketeering operations in the country.
- ▪Franzese referred to his group as 'Robin Hoods' for lowering gas prices while pocketing tax money.
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Fox News Flash Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly Franzese told Sean Hannity he personally pocketed $3M to $4M per week from the operation By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 21, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Former mobster spills on alleged heist: ‘More money than you’ve ever seen’ Former mobster Michael Franzese tells ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ about an alleged scheme involving stolen tax money.
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