Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) was enacted to punish the domestic theft of trade secrets and prohibit the theft of trade secrets by foreign governments.

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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) was enacted to combat organized crime and criminal enterprises, not specifically trade secret theft. The Economic Espionage Act of 1996 addresses the theft of trade secrets, including by foreign governments.

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Was Enacted to Punish