Bandidos MC criminal allegations and incidents
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| Founded | March 4, 1966 |
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| Founded by | Donald Chambers |
| Founding location | San Leon, Texas, United States |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Territory | 303 chapters in 22 countries |
| Membership (est.) | 2,000–2,500 |
| Criminal activities | Racketeering, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, assault, extortion, money laundering, murder, loan sharking, prostitution, contract killing, trafficking in stolen goods, motor vehicle theft, and counterfeiting |
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The Bandidos Motorcycle Club is classified as a motorcycle gang by law enforcement and intelligence agencies in numerous countries. While the club has denied being a criminal organization, Bandidos members have been convicted of partaking in criminal enterprises including theft, extortion, prostitution, drug trafficking and murder in various host nations.