Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Racketeering" in Romanian language version.
a criminal system of taking money from people in exchange for agreeing not to hurt them or damage their property
The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) (18 USC §§ 1961-1968) prohibits (1) acquiring, establishing, or operating an enterprise with illegally derived income, (2) acquiring or maintaining an interest in or control of an enterprise through illegal activity, and (3) using an enterprise to commit illegal acts (Extortion, Blackmail, Etc., 31A Am Jur 2d).