The Balkan Escobar Who Got Caught (And Mysteriously Walked FREE)
Edin G: The Balkan Escobar
This transcript discusses the rise of Edin G, a lesser-known member of the super cartel. It covers his early life, his connections to South American cartels, and his involvement in money laundering.
Early Life and Cartel Connections
- Edin G is a member of the Tito and Dino cartel.
- He was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and grew up in Brida, Netherlands.
- The Tito and Dino cartel had direct connections to cartels in South America.
- Eden's cartel had a near monopoly on Peruvian coke.
Super Cartel Alliance
- In 2017, Edin G joined forces with Ridwan Tahi, Rafael Imperiale, and Daniel Kinahan to form the super cartel.
- The alliance was successful as they were responsible for one-third of the coke entering Europe at one point.
Money Laundering
- Mirzaji, nephew of Edinji Mirza was suspected to being part of the Tito and Dino cartel.
- Mirza was suspected of playing a significant role in money laundering for his nephew Eden.
- Loan back constructions were used which are very common in the Underworld called layering which essentially leaves no traces or at least traces that are extremely difficult to track.
Fallout within Family
- In May 2020 Mirza filed a police report against his nephew Eden stating that he wanted him dead.
Eden G and the Tito and Dino Cartel
This section discusses the downfall of the Tito and Dino cartel, with a focus on Eden G's arrest and subsequent release.
The Super Cartel Crumbles
- Dubai was a popular hideout for criminals due to its lack of extradition treaties.
- The super cartel began to crumble with the arrests of Tucky in 2019 and Imperiale in 2021.
- Operation Desert Light led to coordinated raids across the UAE and Europe, resulting in the arrest of 49 high-value targets, including Eden G.
Eden G's Arrest and Release
- Eden G was arrested on suspicion of money laundering, drug smuggling, and exporting raw materials used to make narcotics.
- After just two months, Eden G was released without bail or facing extradition. It is unclear why he was released.
- The Netherlands denied taking too long to get their extradition paperwork in order but Dubai authorities denied their request. It is unknown who is at fault for his release.
The Future of the Tito and Dino Cartel
- Despite being internationally wanted, it is unknown where Eden currently is. However, it is clear that the Tito and Dino cartel are still in business.