criminal+society

Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for the purpose of generating a monetary profit. The //Organized Crim Control Act// (U.S., 1970) defines organized crime as "The unlawful activities of a highly organized, disciplined association .Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are politically motivated. Gangs that become "disciplined" enough to be considered "organized". An organized gang or criminal set can also be referred to as a mob. The act of engaging in criminal activity as a structured group is referred to in the United States as racketeering.