Informant-induced Crime

Informant-induced crime refers to situations where law enforcement relies on informants—individuals who provide information about criminal activities—to instigate or encourage criminal behavior. This can occur when informants, seeking leniency for their own offenses or trying to gain favor with authorities, push others into committing crimes. While intended to gather intelligence or make arrests, this practice can blur ethical lines, as it may lead to individuals engaging in illegal activities they otherwise wouldn't consider, raising concerns about the integrity of police operations and the potential for entrapment.