Jimmy Tsui is a former member of Tung On in New York Metropolis’s Chinatown and of the Solar Yee On triad in Hong Kong.
In 1985 in New York, he was arrested and charged with theft and murder, with a $1.5 million-dollar bail. The case was later dismissed. This led to his transition into Solar Yee On, the place he grew to become a “426 normal” in 1988.
He traveled forwards and backwards between Hong Kong and New York Metropolis and was concerned in karaoke bars, playing homes, and varied scams. In 1992, he was shot 5 occasions whereas sitting in his automotive. This ended his involvement in mob life. Round this time, the affect of the Chinese language mafia in New York was declining, and Tsui’s community dissolved.
Tsui speaks with Insider in regards to the methods the triads generate profits, akin to extortion and safety rackets. He discusses the initiation ceremonies and guidelines of membership in addition to the ties to the film enterprise. He additionally covers the triads’ international enlargement.
After leaving the triads, Tsui received concerned with Chinatown Gang Tales, a YouTube channel organized by Mike Moy, a former gang member and New York Metropolis Police Division officer. Discover extra of Tsui’s interviews right here:
https://www.youtube.com/@chinatowngangstories/
https://www.instagram.com/chinatowngangstories/