Racketeering

Racketeering refers to the illegal activities conducted by organized crime groups, often including extortion, fraud, and drug trafficking. It involves a pattern of illegal behavior that is part of an ongoing criminal enterprise. Under U.S. law, particularly the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, racketeering allows authorities to charge individuals or organizations participating in a corrupt business model. Essentially, it targets the broader operation of crime rather than just individual crimes, aiming to dismantle the criminal organizations that profit from systematic illegal activities.