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It was not the FBI, it was Elliot Ness (et al) who worked for the US Treasury. The functions of federal firearms and alcohol (formerly prohibition) enforcement later transitioned to become todays Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Exploives (ATF) which moved from the Treasury to Department of Justice in 2004. Later at the end of his career Ness did work for the FBI, but not in the Capone time period.

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What FBI agent (or the name of his group) was sent to catch Al Capone?

The FBI agent who played a crucial role in the effort to catch Al Capone was Eliot Ness. He led a special team known as the "Untouchables," which was tasked with enforcing Prohibition laws and bringing Capone to justice. Ness and his team focused on gathering evidence of Capone's illegal activities, ultimately leading to his conviction for tax evasion in 1931.


Who was the gangster that was arrested in US in 1930 for tax evasion?

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In may 1932 public enemy number one al Capone of what crime was he convicted of?

They arrested Capone on tax evasion.


What was the name of the man that arrested al Capone?

The man credited with arresting Al Capone was federal agent Eliot Ness. Ness led a team known as the "Untouchables," who were tasked with enforcing Prohibition laws and ultimately targeting Capone's illegal activities, particularly his bootlegging operations. While Capone was eventually convicted for tax evasion, Ness played a significant role in disrupting Capone's criminal empire.


How was Al Capone arrested?

Because he had a huge income from his illegal activities, Al Capone was arrested in 1931 for income tax evasion, a federal crime. He was convicted in October 1931 and spent 7 years in prison, including time in Alcatraz.


Was Al Capone captured in Tucson Az?

No, Al Capone was not captured in Tucson, Arizona. He was arrested in 1931 in Chicago for tax evasion, which ultimately led to his conviction and imprisonment. Although he was a notorious figure associated with organized crime, his capture took place far from Tucson.


What was AL Capone's convicted of?

Tax evasion.


Who put an end to Al Capone?

In 1929, the Bureau of Prohibition agent Eliot Ness began an investigation of Capone and his business, attempting to get a conviction for Prohibition violations.Capone was convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and paroled in 1939. He died of a heart attack at home in 1947.


When was Al Capone apprehended?

Al Capone was apprehended on May 18, 1920, when he was arrested for a range of charges, including prohibition violations. However, it wasn't until 1931 that he was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. His conviction marked the end of his reign as a notorious gangster during the Prohibition era. Capone was released early in 1939 due to health issues.


What was Al Capone's most famous crime?

Tax hogging


What finally put Al Capone in Jail?

Tax evasion.


Did al Capone get attacked in Alcatraz prison?

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