English Words for "Illegal Trade & Organized Crime"

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Crime and Punishment

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

Ex: The celebrity paid a large sum of money to prevent a tabloid from publishing a damaging story , which was considered blackmail .

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: She bootlegged recordings of the concert online .

goods or items whose importation, exportation, or possession is prohibited by law

Ex: The police found contraband hidden in the suspect ’s vehicle .
gangland [noun]

the environment or territory associated with criminal gangs, particularly those engaged in organized crime, violence, and illicit activities

Ex: The police conducted targeted operations to dismantle drug operations in known gangland territories .

the illegal smuggling or trading of guns and ammunition

Ex: The gang was involved in gunrunning across the border.
illegal [noun]

a person who resides or works in a country in violation of its laws

Ex: He was arrested as an illegal for working without a permit .
illegally [adverb]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

Ex: They were caught illegally crossing the border without proper documents .

to illegally copy, use, or sell someone else's work or product, such as a book, song, etc.

Ex: It 's illegal to pirate software or distribute copyrighted material without proper authorization .
to poach [verb]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

Ex: The hunters were arrested for attempting to poach deer on private land without permission .

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Ex: Authorities discovered a tunnel used to smuggle goods between two countries .
to scalp [verb]

to sell something unlawfully or at unauthorized prices, especially tickets

Ex: They were caught scalping train tickets on the street .
underground [adjective]

operating in secrecy, often involving activities that are illegal

Ex: She joined an underground movement to fight against the oppressive regime .
to deal [verb]

to sell illegal drugs or controlled substances

Ex: The gang is known for dealing methamphetamine in several areas .
to run [verb]

to take goods in or out a country in an illegal way

Ex: Customs agents stopped her from running cash into the country .

the act of doing or carrying out a crime

Ex: The court examined the commission of fraud in the company .

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath .
breach [noun]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Ex: Unauthorized access to the secured facility was a breach of security protocols .
complicit [adjective]

involved in a wrongful act either directly or indirectly, thus sharing responsibility or guilt for the wrongdoing

Ex: The company 's executives were complicit in the scheme to deceive investors .
to push [verb]

to engage in illicit activities related to the distribution of prohibited substances

Ex: The police conducted a raid targeting individuals who push opioids in the downtown area .
to pimp [verb]

to arrange sexual partners for someone else, usually for money

Ex: She reported him for pimping young women .

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

Ex: Their collusion was exposed when the secret meetings were leaked to the press .

the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

Ex: The lawyer argued that his client had no complicity in the criminal activities .
inside [adjective]

(of information or actions) known or conducted by the members of a particular organization or group

Ex: They launched an investigation into possible inside dealings within the company .

the illegal practice of buying or selling a company's stock using confidential information that others do not have

Ex: The executive was investigated for insider trading .

criminal activities carried out by structured groups or networks

Ex: The gang was involved in organized crime .

the condition of owning or carrying something illegal, such as drugs or weapons

Ex: She was arrested for possession of illegal substances.

a crime that is defined and created by law, not by traditional common law

Ex: Driving without a license is a statutory offense .
vice [noun]

illegal or immoral activities, often involving sex or drugs

Ex: Police work to prevent vice , such as drug dealing and illegal gambling .
piracy [noun]

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

Ex: Piracy of e-books involves the unauthorized distribution of digital books without the author 's or publisher 's consent .
dealing [noun]

the act of buying and selling things, often goods, drugs, or stocks

Ex: Police arrested him for drug dealing.