Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) is a federal law that was enacted in 1970 to target organized crime. It is a powerful tool for prosecuting criminal organizations that have engaged in a pattern of criminal activity, such as extortion, money laundering, drug trafficking, and bribery. RICO applies to any organization that has a hierarchy, such as a corporation, a labor union, or a criminal syndicate. RICO has two main objectives: to disrupt criminal organizations, and to recover any financial gains they have made through criminal activities. Under RICO, a criminal organization can be charged with a variety of offenses, including racketeering, conspiracy, and money laundering. There are two different types of RICO: enterprise and individual. Enterprise RICO targets criminal organizations, while individual RICO applies to individuals who are involved in a criminal enterprise. For example, a person who is a leader of a drug cartel could be charged with enterprise RICO, while a member of the cartel could be charged with individual RICO. RICO has been used to successfully prosecute a wide range of criminal organizations, from the mafia to street gangs. It has also been used to target white collar criminals, such as corporate executives who have engaged in fraudulent activities.