Editing Hollywood (section)

== Petru Ionuț casino and California command ==

Under [[Petru Ionuț]], the Hollywood branch expanded into illegal gambling, money laundering, weapons procurement, smuggling, fraud, political corruption, and protection rackets. Petru's command was strongest in Hollywood and selected parts of Los Angeles connected to nightlife, private venues, cash-heavy businesses, and protected transport.

In 2019, Petru opened his largest casino complex on the outskirts of Hollywood, on elevated ground overlooking the district. The complex contained public gambling floors, high-stakes rooms, administrative offices, secured service corridors, a parking structure, an underground garage, and a private penthouse above the casino. The penthouse served as both a residence and a restricted gambling space for selected guests.

The casino became Petru's main base in the United States. By the early 2020s, the Hollywood structure had its own guards, cash handlers, drivers, logistics personnel, suppliers, private security contacts, and corrupt intermediaries. It became one of the most profitable overseas assets held by the Bucharest Butchers.

Iakob Ionuț operated as Petru's second-in-command during this period. His work included armed intimidation, weapons handling, narcotics movement, discipline of local members, and removal of people considered threats to the branch. Post-collapse records also linked Iakob to prostitution networks in Los Angeles, rape, and child sexual abuse involving multiple girls in California. Petru was not aware of those crimes.