It would be impossible to list the tattoos of all the gangs in the world – partly because there are so many of them, and partly because this is not exactly a well-researche… See more

When thinking of criminal-related tattoos, one of the key examples that will come to mind are the impressive full-body tattoos of the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza. Tattooing in Japan ha… See more

Of the markings given to Russian criminals in prisons, the known symbols include: 1. Cat– common for thieves. A single cat means that the thief acted alone, while several cat… See more

Alongside gang-specific or prison-specific tattoos, there are a number of symbols and designs that can carry universal meanings in the criminal underworld. 1. Tiger– power and strengt… See more