This is a very poplar offense to be indicted. It is not the classic Mafia scenario, but can rather be many mom & pop establishments that are targets of the federal investigation. This is also known as a RICO violation. RICO is Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations. The base offense level for RICO is 19 or the base applicable for the underlying racketeering activity.

A short list of Racketeering Offenses:

1. Interstate or Foreign Travel in Aid of a Racketeering Enterprise, base offense level is 6
   
   
2. Use of Interstate Commerce Facilities in the Commission of MURDER-For-HIRE, base offense level of 32 or base for the underlying unlawful conduct
   
   
3. Extortionate Extension of Credit or the Collecting of an Extension of Credit by Extortionate Means, this is commonly known as loan sharking. Base offense 20.
   
   
4. Gambling- except in Las Vegas
   
   
5. Trafficking in contraband cigarettes has base offense level of 9
   
   
6. Labor Racketeering- this relates to offering, accepting, or soliciting a bribe or gratuity that will affect the operation of an employee welfare or pension benefit plan (i.e. Jimmy Hoffa), also includes prohibited payments or lending of money by employer or agent to employees, representatives or labor organizations.
   
   
7. Concealment of Facts Related to Employee Retirement Security Act- this is improper use of employee retirement packages. This falls under ERISA.