The RICO provides a basis for which of the following:

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The RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) provides the basis for all of the above, i.e., control over organized gambling, federal witness security program, and forfeiture of assets used to commit crimes. The primary objective of RICO is to combat organized crime in the United States. It does so by providing enhanced criminal penalties and civil remedies against individuals and organizations engaged in illegal activities. RICO has been successful in combating a range of criminal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and white-collar crimes.

The RICO Provides a Basis for Which of the Following