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In 2014, the brothers extended their influence into local political and regulatory channels in California through bribery, threats, leverage over intermediaries, and direct coercion. By the end of that year, the state government and the governor's office were aware that Petru controlled the criminal and financial structure centered around their Hollywood territory. This period marked the beginning of Petru's transformation from an overseas commander into the dominant criminal authority of the Bucharest Butchers in California. | In 2014, the brothers extended their influence into local political and regulatory channels in California through bribery, threats, leverage over intermediaries, and direct coercion. By the end of that year, the state government and the governor's office were aware that Petru controlled the criminal and financial structure centered around their Hollywood territory. This period marked the beginning of Petru's transformation from an overseas commander into the dominant criminal authority of the Bucharest Butchers in California. | ||
=== Weapons supply, casino growth | === Weapons supply, casino growth and California control === | ||
In 2015, Petru and Iakob established a stable supply relationship with gun dealer [[Soufian Schwein]], who became their main source for handguns, ammunition, spare parts, and other weapons needed for their California operations. | In 2015, Petru and Iakob established a stable supply relationship with gun dealer [[Soufian Schwein]], who became their main source for handguns, ammunition, spare parts, and other weapons needed for their California operations. | ||
From 2015 onward, Petru expanded his gambling network rapidly. He opened or absorbed gaming locations, private betting rooms, laundering channels, and protection businesses connected to nightlife and entertainment around Hollywood. Under his control, the Bucharest Butchers' California branch developed from a violent local network into a structured overseas command with regular revenue and political reach. | From 2015 onward, Petru expanded his gambling network rapidly. He opened or absorbed gaming locations, private betting rooms, laundering channels, and protection businesses connected to nightlife and entertainment around Hollywood. Under his control, the Bucharest Butchers' California branch developed from a violent local network into a structured overseas command with regular revenue and political reach. | ||
In 2019, Petru opened his largest casino complex on the outskirts of Hollywood, on elevated ground overlooking the surrounding district. The structure included public gaming floors, high-stakes rooms, administrative offices, secured service corridors, a large parking structure, an underground garage | In 2019, Petru opened his largest casino complex on the outskirts of Hollywood, on elevated ground overlooking the surrounding district. The structure included public gaming floors, high-stakes rooms, administrative offices, secured service corridors, a large parking structure, an underground garage and private penthouses above the casino itself. The penthouse functioned as both a residence and a restricted gambling space for selected guests. | ||
The casino became Petru's main base of power in the United States. By 2020, his influence had grown to the point that major criminal, financial, and politically sensitive decisions affecting the California sphere under Bucharest Butchers control required his approval. Within that sphere, Petru held more practical authority than any other overseas member of the organization. | The casino became Petru's main base of power in the United States. By 2020, his influence had grown to the point that major criminal, financial, and politically sensitive decisions affecting the California sphere under Bucharest Butchers control required his approval. Within that sphere, Petru held more practical authority than any other overseas member of the organization. | ||