Rikosryhmä
Rikosryhmä is a Finnish term that translates to "criminal group" or "criminal organization" and is used to describe a structured network of individuals who coordinate to commit serious offenses. The concept covers a range of organized criminal activity, including drug trafficking, extortion, fraud, weapons offenses, human trafficking, and money laundering, and it can involve networks operating across regional or national borders.
Structure and methods: Rikosryhmät often show some level of organization, with roles such as leaders, organizers,
Enforcement and legal framework: Many police forces maintain specialized units or task forces to investigate organized
Impact and policy: Organized crime can threaten public safety, undermine legitimate business, and distort local economies.
See also: organized crime; crime groups; extortion; money laundering; Finland.