As it was explained to me it was a relatively simple way to recapture some additional tax funds. Also this wasn't the US, Denmark do prosecute criminals, but we don't have anything like RICO.
They have been abused. They need to be amended.
We picture they are being used to go after Mob types.
They use them whenever they can.
How do I know? I almost got into trouble giving my parents a bit over $10,000 cash years ago.
A bank teller turned me into the IRS. Bank employees can be awarded money for turning in any amount of money "they feel" might be suspect. It doesn't even have to be over $10,000. Yes--a bank teller. Anyone in that bank.
Got a call from the IRS. They mentioned I could get my parents in trouble. They stated this is a "curtesy call", but it scared the chit out of me.
They mentioned the RICO statues--in a joking way. I went to the library to look up RICO statutes. Yea, this is hilarious?
I sold a car--I restored, and gave my mom money she could use.
Never in a million years, did I think she could get in legal trouble. I still remember paying a useless lawyer $500 at 5 a.m. to basically say, "give me a ten thousand dollar retainer." I said, "but what have I don't illegailly?" He paused. "Well nothing?" I walked out of his office, thinking this is a weird system. I still get his lousy Christmas cards.
Yes--this stuff happens all the time.