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Following Luciano's imprisonment in the mid-1930s, a power vacuum emerged, and Veto seized the moment with unrelenting ambition. His sharp tactics positioned him as a rival to influential figures like Frank Costello and Meyer Lansky. However, as he broadened his empire—venturing into narcotics and partnerships in Cuba—the risks intensified. Hubris often clouds judgment in the world of crime, and Veto’s reach began to exceed his grasp.