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| What is RICO?,; Thanks to the Force | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 7 2010, 12:48 AM (28 Views) | |
| Sherik-Leiptou | Feb 7 2010, 12:48 AM Post #1 |
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redit to Wikipedia, this was posted to inform those who might be unsure of what the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is. FBI can move this to the proper section. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (commonly referred to as RICO Act or RICO) is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. RICO was enacted by section 901(a) of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (Pub.L. 91-452, 84 Stat. 922, enacted October 15, 1970). RICO is codified as Chapter 96 of Title 18 of the United States Code, 18 U.S.C. § 1961–1968. While its intended use was to prosecute the Mafia as well as others who were actively engaged in organized crime, its application has been more widespread. RICO offenses Under the law, racketeering activity means: * Any violation of state statutes against gambling, murder, kidnapping, extortion, arson, robbery, bribery, dealing in obscene matter, or dealing in a controlled substance or listed chemical (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act); * Any act of bribery, counterfeiting, theft, embezzlement, fraud, dealing in obscene matter, obstruction of justice, slavery, racketeering, gambling, money laundering, commission of murder-for-hire, and several other offenses covered under the Federal criminal code; * Embezzlement of union funds; * Bankruptcy or securities fraud; * Drug trafficking; * Money laundering and related offenses; * Bringing in, aiding or assisting aliens in illegally entering the country (if the action was for financial gain); * Acts of terrorism. For more information on RICO (Click the link below) Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) -------------------- |
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