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Q: What regions had organized crime or mafias long before the US?
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What countries have mafias?

Almost every country in the world has a form of organized crime such as the mafia but they usually vary in name and what they participate in. For example the mafia we know of in the United States and in European countries is La Cosa Nostra, the Italian mob. But they have expanded into most 1st world countries and participate in the vices such as gambling, prostitution and extortion. "Mafias" in S. America are known as cartels and almost always deal with drugs such as cocaine. There are also mafias such as the Armenian mob or the Russian mob and even the Asian mob. So to answer youre question, mafias, or any type of organized crime is world wide.


IS there a lot of organized crime in Chicago?

Chicago, iLLiNoiS is well known for their Folk & People Nation which have many gangs that work under them, and not only that but they have a lot of Mafias as well.


When was Organized crime in Italy created?

Organized crime in Italy was created in 180#.


Is organized crime considered a moral turpitude?

"Organized Crime" is a blanket term that does not refer to any one particular crime.


What is engaging in organized crime activity?

Planning a Crime and Committing the crime


Why should gangs be considered part of organized crime?

This is an opionion question and is not allowed on WikiAnswers, but I will answer it in my opinion. A gang is a formed group. Forming a group is an organized act. Also any crime which is done in concert (that is, with the assistance of another or more persons) is also an organized crime. So if you commit a crime on behalf of a gang, it is an organized crime.


Organized crime southern US?

Yes. Both New Orleans and Florida have notorious organized crime families.


What variable can distinguish organized crime from conventional crime?

Perpetuity


What are yakuza?

A yakuza is a Japanese organized crime gang, or a member of such a gang.


What is the description of organized crimes groups in the Philippines?

organized crime in philippines


Why such laws eradicate organized crime group?

So-called "organized crime" - like crime itself, can probaly never be eradicated - only controlled. Crime is inherent part of the "human condition."


What has the author Alfredo Schulte-Bockholt written?

Alfredo Schulte-Bockholt has written: 'The politics of organized crime and the organized crime of politics' -- subject(s): Elite (Social sciences), Government policy, Organized crime, Political corruption, Power (Social sciences), Transnational crime