The scene of organized crime has long since changed after...

The scene of organized crime has long since changed after the reign of Italian and Sicilian mafia, and has evolved into modern terms. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines organized crime as any group having some manner of a formalized structure and whose primary objective is to obtain money through through illegal activities.. The motive is almost always to gain money, as stated in the definition given by the FBI, or significant power over a region. For such a large feat of gaining significant power or essentially stealing large sums of money, the groups of organized crime get their job done rather swiftly. A group that is defined as partaking in organized crime typically specializes in a range of crimes by which they can†¦show more content†¦These two groups both report to the Elite Group. The lowest tier on the list is the Working Unit, which are described as burglars, thieves, prostitutes, extortionists, and street gangs among many other kinds of criminals in the organized crime system. These essentially do the dirty work for the group, and, as illustrated in the picture, report to the Support Group. Without a system of formal organization, a group of criminals is not an organized crime group. A common possible misconception about organized crime is the thought that gangs or street gangs fall under the category of organized crime or that gangs compile a large portion of organized crime. However, organized crime has differentiation from regular group street crime. Organized Crime Large, complex networks May hide behind large corporations Arise out of hunger for power or money A hierarchical system with large payouts and ruthless employees Commit transnational and large-scale national crimes to gain status or gain money Build extensive enterprises in crime Successful enterprises require a steadfast leadership Members usually must stay for life Street Gangs/Crime Comprised of youth within a given location or turf Usually arise from a need for power in a powerless area Becomes a sort of surrogate family in addition to being a gang Make a name for themselves locally by committing crimes such as rape, robbery, or murder Sometimes commit crime out of pure habitual routine Members