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The al-Zein crime family (Arabic: الزين, romanized: az-Zayn; also known as the al-Zein Clan) is a prominent Mhallami-Lebanese mafia organization primarily based in Germany. This criminal syndicate has gained notoriety for its wide-ranging involvement in various illicit activities, including drug trafficking, armed robbery, arms trafficking, assault, extortion, fraud, money laundering, kidnapping, and murder.

The al-Zein Clan has garnered significant attention due to its vast membership, estimated to be around 15,000 individuals primarily located in Germany. While its core operations are based in Germany, the clan has extended its influence and presence throughout Europe and the Middle East, with members reported in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Turkey and the United States. While most are based in Germany, the clan has members throughout Europe and the Middle East, for example in Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Turkey.

Further reading

• Heise, Thomas; Meyer-Heuer, Class. Die Macht der Clans: Arabische Großfamilien und ihre kriminellen Imperien. pp. 23–.

References

1. "Razzia bei Deutschlands frechstem Clan-Boss: Nachts verzockte er Staatsgeld in Casinos". FOCUS Online (in German). Retrieved 2022-01-08.
2. "So herrschen Clans in Deutschland". Spiegel Online. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
3. Horst Kuhnes (21 August 2007). "Organisierte Kriminalität: Italienische Mafia nur auf Platz 6" (in German). Westdeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
4. Werner van Bebber, Jörn Hasselmann (2010-11-14). "Nach Schießerei in Neukölln: Vernetzt gegen kriminelle Großfamilien". Tagesspiegel.de. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
5. Werner van Bebber, Lorenz Maroldt (2003-09-16). "Türkei will, dass Unterweltgröße Omeirat in Berlin bleibt" (in German). Tagesspiegel.de. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
6. Jens Anker (1998-09-11). "Banden verursachten 187 Millionen Mark Schaden" (in German). Tagesspiegel.de. Retrieved 2013-03-06.

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