This study examines Al-Shabaab's overall economy based on conducting an appraisal of existing research, including reports published by the UN and forensic auditing analysis to identify gaps in actual projected Al-Shabaab revenue. In addition, we have added in our study on money laundering revenue to determine the true wealth of Al-Shabaab Mafia Inc. The analysis frames Al-Shabaab as a sophisticated, organized crime syndicate, rather than simply a "jihadist" group, drawing parallels to the Sicilian mafia's origins as private security forces. Exploiting governance gaps and fostering insecurity, Al-Shabaab has expanded its racketeering operations to include targeted violence and extortion.