RICO Act

The RICO Act, or Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a U.S. law designed to combat organized crime. Enacted in 1970, it allows law enforcement to charge individuals or groups involved in a pattern of illegal activity, such as bribery, fraud, or drug trafficking. The act enables prosecutors to target not just the criminals committing the crimes but also those who help run or profit from the criminal enterprise. Essentially, RICO provides tools to dismantle organizations engaged in continuous unlawful behaviors, making it easier to bring justice against complex criminal networks.