+A **criminal organization** is a structured group formed with the primary purpose of engaging in illegal [Crime](/wiki/crime) to generate profit or influence. These groups often operate with a hierarchical structure and use violence or intimidation, characteristic of [Organized Crime](/wiki/organized_crime), to maintain control and further their illicit activities.
+## See also
+- [Gang](/wiki/gang)
+- [Mafia](/wiki/mafia)
+- [Drug Trafficking](/wiki/drug_trafficking)
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