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- 2. Involves the misuse of public power or position for personal gain, typically involving bribery, embezzlement, or abuse of authority for illegal benefits.
- 5. The act of taking a person into custody by law enforcement authorities due to suspicion of committing a crime.
- 6. A person who has seen, heard, or has relevant information about a crime or an event and is called upon to testify in court or during an investigation.
- 10. Any information, object, or material that is presented in court or during an investigation to support or disprove a claim or allegation related to a crime.
- 12. crime Criminal activities carried out by a structured group or criminal organization for financial gain, often involving complex networks and hierarchies.
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- 1. Refers to any unlawful act or behavior that is punishable by law.
- 3. The process of gathering and examining evidence and facts related to a crime or an alleged criminal act.
- 4. The legal process by which a government authority brings criminal charges against an individual or entity accused of committing a crime.
- 7. A person who is believed to have committed or been involved in a crime based on available evidence and information.
- 8. laundering The process of disguising the illegal origins of funds, typically obtained through criminal activities, to make them appear legitimate and clean.
- 9. The punishment or penalty imposed by a court on a person found guilty of a crime. It can range from fines to imprisonment or other forms of punishment, depending on the severity of the crime.
- 11. In the legal context, a formal accusation made against a suspect, outlining the specific criminal offense they are alleged to have committed.
- 13. trafficking The illegal production, transportation, distribution, and sale of controlled substances such as narcotics, drugs, or illicit substances.