Racketeering — (von engl. Racket, deutsch etwa illegales Geschäft, Gaunerei) umfasst als kriminologischer Begriff insbesondere in den USA illegale Formen der Geschäftsführung, die als Teil der Organisierten Kriminalität aufzufassen sind. Ursprünglichen bezog… … Deutsch Wikipedia
American Mafia — This article is about a criminal organization in the United States. For other uses, see Mafia (disambiguation). American Mafia In Origins in Sicily, founded in New York City. Years active Late 1800s–present Territory Active in most parts of… … Wikipedia
Mara Salvatrucha — gang member with gang s name tattooed on his back Years active 1980s–present … Wikipedia
Organized crime — Crime syndicate redirects here. For the DC Comics group of villains, see Crime Syndicate. For other uses, see Organized crime (disambiguation). Al Capone, a name often associated with organized crime … Wikipedia
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act — The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (commonly referred to as RICO Act or RICO) is a United States federal law that provides for extended penalties for criminal acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. It also … Wikipedia
Racket (crime) — A racket is an illegal business, usually run as part of organized crime. Engaging in a racket is called racketeering. Several forms of racket exist. The best known is the protection racket, in which criminals demand money from businesses in… … Wikipedia
Panama — Panamanian /pan euh may nee euhn, mah /, adj., n. Panamic /pa nam ik/, adj. /pan euh mah , maw /, n. 1. a republic in S Central America. 2,693,417; 28,575 sq. mi. (74,010 sq. km). 2. Also called Panama City. a city in and the capital of Panama,… … Universalium
Timothy A. Connolly 3rd — Timmy Connolly (mobster)Refimprove|article|date=October 2008Timothy A. Connolly 3rd (born May 27, 1958), aka Timmy Connolly and TC is a former South Boston bar owner and mortgage broker, who wore a wire inside the infamous Winter Hill gang and… … Wikipedia
Operation Power Outage — was a law enforcement sting operation targeted at arresting and indicting members of the Armenian American criminal group Armenian Power operating in the United States. The group is accused of racketeering offenses, bank fraud schemes,… … Wikipedia
United States — a republic in the N Western Hemisphere comprising 48 conterminous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska in North America, and Hawaii in the N Pacific. 267,954,767; conterminous United States, 3,022,387 sq. mi. (7,827,982 sq. km); with… … Universalium
