A Study on Organized Crime in Japan
The means of committing the crimes, it is becoming more skillfull and concerned in order to extend the business, and the means are more vicious when it comes to smaller organized crime groups. Crimes regarding illict traffic of drugs, firearms and cash forgery are evolving in link with international crime groups. The first treaty to fight organized crimininal groups around the world is now a part of international law. It is called the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime says about 150 nations have signed the treaty. So far, 48 of the countries have gone the next step and approved the treaty. They are now expected to include the rules of the agreement in their local laws.
The treaty requires countries to approve a series of measures. One measure is to make it illegal to take part in an organized criminal group. Such groups are defined in the agreement as at least three people working togather to carry out serious crimes for profit. The treaty also includes agreements for protection against trafficking in people. The UN says criminal groups are using new transportation and communication technologies to make huge profits from their activities. these include moving immigrants illegally across borders. They also include transporting women and childern for use in the sex trade or as servants. The new UN treaty also requires that countries approve measures to fight dishonesty by public officials. And nations will have to cooperate against money laundering. They will have to work togather to find hidden money earned through criminal activities. The treaty also sets new rules for countries to surrender suspects for trial and to carry out joint investigations. in addition, countries must work to fight illegall trafficking in firearms.