2.74.2 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act-"Section A" (Elements of the Offense) is a federal law that aims to combat organized crime. It was enacted in 1970 and is commonly known as the RICO Act. It provides a comprehensive mechanism to prosecute, deter, and punish individuals and organizations that engage in criminal activity related to organized crime, such as racketeering, money laundering, and fraud. Furthermore, it also allows for civil remedies in certain instances. The elements of the offense under Section A of the RICO Act include the following: 1. The defendant must have committed at least two predicate acts of racketeering activity such as bribery, extortion, embezzlement, obstruction of justice, money laundering, and other similar criminal acts; 2. The predicate acts must have been committed as part of a pattern of racketeering activity; 3. The predicate acts must have been related to the defendant’s business or other activity; 4. The predicate acts must have been committed within a 10-year period; 5. The defendant must have obtained or attempted to obtain money or property from the predicate acts; and 6. The defendant must have participated in the conduct of the enterprise. In order to be found guilty under Section A of the RICO Act, all of these elements must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. If convicted, the defendant may face up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines.