An activity designed for the purpose of achieving gains, often involving extortion or the sale of illegal substances or services. Racketeering is an organized conspiracy to accomplish such activities.
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a United States federal law enacted in 1970 to combat organized crime. RICO allows for the prosecution of individuals involved in ongoing criminal enterprises, including those indirectly involved.
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a federal law enacted in 1970 designed to combat organized crime in the United States by enabling prosecutors to charge individuals or groups involved in extended criminal enterprises.
Originally known as an organized conspiracy to commit extortion, racketeering today includes various punishable offenses legislated by Congress to eradicate organized crime, offering enhanced sanctions and new remedies for prosecuting illegal activities of those involved in organized crime.
