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transnational crimes
it refers to crime that takes place across the national borders
Transnational Organized Crime
refers to criminal activities that are planned and executed across multiple countries, often involving illicit trade, trafficking, and smuggling.
Organized Crime Group
A structured group of three or more individuals aiming to commit serious crimes for material gain
Standard Hierarchy
Single leader oversees operations.
Regional Hierarchy
Central command, with regional autonomy
Clustered Hierarchy
Multiple crime groups governed by an oversight body
Core Group
A tight-knit group conducting organized crime
criminal network
Key individuals forming shifting alliances for illicit activities.
Human trafficking
Illegal trade of humans for exploitation.
Recruitment and transport using force or coercion.
Forms include forced labor, sexual exploitation, and criminal activities.
drug trafficking
Involves the illegal trade of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Key terms:
Cartel: Coalition engaging in communal drug trafficking.
Drug Mule: Individual who transports drugs clandestinely
Cybercrimes
Illegal activities via the internet and computer systems.
Categories:
Computer as a target (hacking).
Computer as an instrument of crime (data theft).
Computer as incidental (facilitating other crimes).
Crimes associated with computers (software piracy).
Money Laundering
Process of concealing illicit financial proceeds.
Three basic steps:
Placement - Introducing illegal funds into the financial system.
Layering - Moving funds to obscure their origin.
Integration - Reintroducing funds to the economy.
5. Environmental Crimes
ILLEGAL acts harming the environment for profit.
Includes illegal wildlife trade and pollution
trafficking
the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of prson thru farud , deception of the abuse of power
smuggling
refers to direct or indirect procurement of the illegal entry of the person into a state where he or she is not a resident
drug mule
an individual emplyed to scretly transport and traffic drugs in a clandestine manner
controlled substance
a substance or item that is legal to possess, use, or administer beacause of expressed persmission granted by the federeal government
the act
refers to the recruitment transportation transfer harboring or receipt of person
the means
refers to the threat or use of force coercion abduction fraud deception abuse of power or vulnerability or giving payment or benefits to a person in control of the victim
the purpose
with the purpose of exploitation which inlucde sexual exploitation forced labor slavery or similar practices and removal of organs
la cosa nostra
our thing
Boss
The head of the family, also known as the Don or "Godfather"
Underboss:
The second in command, who runs the day-to-day operations
Consigliere
: The advisor to the boss, who mediates disputes and represents the family in meetings
Caporegime
e: A captain who leads a crew of soldiers
Soldier:
Also known as a "made man", who is inducted into the Mafia and a particular family
Associate
: A member of a crew who commits crimes under the protection of made members
oyabun
yakuza leader
yubitsume
cutting of fingers in yakuza
yamaguchi gumi
second to the largest and strongest mafia
