Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)is NOT

question 7

Multiple Choice

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is NOT

• A)meant to eradicate sophisticated organized crime syndicates.
• B)a federal law that criminalizes illegal activities committed by organized crime members.
• C)a tool for states to successfully prosecute organized criminals when their activities are intrastate.
• D)a way for federal prosecutors to break down the structure and sophistication of organized criminal syndicates.

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Definitions:

False Claim

A knowingly untrue statement made with the intent to deceive or mislead.

Federal False Claims Act

A law that allows individuals to sue on behalf of the government for fraudulent claims made to federal programs or contracts, particularly in healthcare.

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The process of becoming larger in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

New Procedures

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