Which Statement About the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO)

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act is true?

• A) It was originally adopted primarily as a means of prosecuting white collar offenders
• B) It cannot be used against white collar offenders
• C) It has been applied to a range of white collar offenders
• D) It has been applied only to white collar and organized crime offenders

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