What is Organised Crime? Organised crime is an illegal act committed by two or more criminals jointly in an organised manner. There is no universally accepted definition of Organised crime. Dr. Walter Reckless- “organised crime is an unlawful misadventure which is ‘carried on by the boss, his lieutenants and operators who form a_ hierarchical structure for a specified period’. Sellin- “organised crime resembles those economic adventures or enterprises which are organised to carry on illegal activities”.Characteristics of Organised Crime ERY SI AYVpPYW ye Unity and cooperation among members. Leadership Division of Work Secrecy Well Structured with Proper planning Financial gain Continuity Fulfill public unjust demand Use of threaten and force . Close liasion with other criminal groups Close liasion with police, politician and other administrative agencies. ‘cm int Ta AGOrganisation Organised Predatory Crime Crime Syndicate Criminal Rackets Political Graft we P1. Organised Predatory crime ° Noservices to affected person © One way transaction e Entire benefit upon criminals © They acquire greater skill than occasional criminals ® Proper execution of crime ° Proper planning for escape in case of detection ° E.g theft, robbery, dacoity, kidnapping, extortion etc.2. Crime Syndicate © Provides illegal services to customers ® People demand these services © Ready to pay for such service ® People cannot legally avail such services ® Criminals make huge profits e E.g supply of drugs or other intoxicating products, commersialised prostitution, gambling etc.————— el 3. Criminal Rackets * Providing service to people who are engaged in some legal business activities © These services is a systematic extortion by threatening to injure someone or damage his property © Illegal exploitation for some legitimate or illegitimate demand e E.g Labour racketeers, gambling racketeers, etc.4. Political Graft ° Highstatus persons are believed to have connections with professional criminals * For obtaining political power engage persons to commit crime ® Eg: hiring professional offenders for buying votes.Specific Legislations on organised Crime in India ® Indian Penal Code Section 120A- Criminal Conspiracy Section 391- Dacoity © U.P Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 ° The Customs Act 1962 e Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1884 ° The Public Gambling Act, 1867Organized White Col ar Crime