Which of the following federal statutes focuses on patterns of racketeering activities that involve the commission of certain offenses known as predicate acts?

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RICO, short for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a federal statute that targets patterns of racketeering activities involving the commission of predicate acts, such as bribery, fraud, and money laundering, among others. The statute provides for civil remedies and criminal penalties for individuals and organizations engaged in such activities. The other options (A, B, and D) are federal statutes that address different types of legal issues unrelated to racketeering.

Which of the Following Federal Statutes Focuses on Patterns of Racketeering