Legal Enforcement

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a United States federal law enacted in 1970 to combat organized crime. RICO allows for the prosecution of individuals involved in ongoing criminal enterprises, including those indirectly involved.
Remedy
In legal terms, a remedy is the means by which a court enforces a right, imposes a penalty, or makes another court order to impose its will. This includes the relief provided for a violation of a legal right.
Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a specialized government department in the United Kingdom dedicated to investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, bribery, and corruption.

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