1918 in organized crime
# 1918 in organized crime

## Events

* Frankie Yale takes leadership of the Unione Siciliane after founder Ignazio "the Wolf" Lupo is convicted of numerous charges ranging from extortion to murder.
* Tong leader Mock Duck, upon his release from Sing Sing prison, retires from crime.
* June 6 – Ciro Terranova is charged with ordering the deaths of Charles Lombardi, Joe DiMarco, and Michael Hayes, however the case is later dropped.

## Births

* Michael James Genovese, Pittsburgh crime family Boss and possible cousin of Vito Genovese
* January 31 – Philip Rastelli "Rusty", Bonanno crime family Don
