Question

Which of the following is an example of organized crime?

A.
When two people conspire to break into the house of a wealthy neighbor.
B.
A group of individuals who obtain money from local businesses by using intimidation.
C.
One man creates a software program that steals money from his companies business transactions.
D.
A group of teenagers assaults a man in an alley and steals his wallet.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B

Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

Criminal organizations, also known as mafia, are broadly defined as local, national or international enterprises which are run by criminals who get involved into illegal activities just for profit. The typical example is the one of the empowered illegal business group that threatens local businesses in order to pay a quota to them or otherwise they will have to suffer retaliation.