Ivo Karamanski
Bulgarian mobster
About Ivo Karamanski
Lived 1959 – 1998 (aged 39). Ivo Karamanski was a Bulgarian gangster.
Ivo Karamanski (; November 29, 1959 in Sofia, Bulgaria – December 20, 1998 ) was a reputed Bulgarian mobster. A colorful underworld character in the Bulgarian Mafia, he was reputed to be a killer "who never even shot a gun". His nickname was "the Godfather" and they also called him "Capo di tutti Capi". His personal signature and phrase was "The good boys go to heaven, the bad ones wherever they want (like) to". He was also reportedly an informant for the communist State Security.
During his career, he founded the "Korona-ins" insurance company, and co-owned 20 other small companies.
Karamanski and his bodyguard were gunned down in 1998 in what police termed a drunken quarrel.
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Who was Ivo Karamanski?
Bulgarian mobster
When was Ivo Karamanski born?
Ivo Karamanski was born on 29 November 1959 in Sofia.
When did Ivo Karamanski die?
Ivo Karamanski died on 20 December 1998 in Sofia.
What was Ivo Karamanski's occupation?
Ivo Karamanski was a gangster.
What nationality was Ivo Karamanski?
Ivo Karamanski was Bulgarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ivo Karamanski. https://biography.guide/ivo-karamanski/
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