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also known as the Human Security Act of 2007, is a Philippine law aimed at securing the state and protecting the people from terrorism.
Republic Act (RA) 9372
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims
terrorism
Russian Mafia (Bratva)
Features: Around 200 Russian groups operating in nearly 60 countries worldwide.
- Illegal Business
Racketeering,
Fraud,
Tax evasion,
Gambling,
Drug trafficking,
Arson,
Robbery,
Murder.
La Cosa Nostra
Sicil Mafia
Italy/America
Known as the Italian or Italian-American Mafia. Most prominent group in the world (1920-1990).
- Illegal Business
Arson,
Bombing,
Torture,
Loan sharking,
Health insurance fraud, Corruption.
Yakuza
Japan
Japanese criminal group, multinational criminal activities (over 300 years).
- Illegal Business
Human trafficking,
Prostitution,
Undermining business, Gambling.
Fukching
Chinese organized group in the United States.
- Illegal Business
Smuggling,
Street violence,
Human trafficking.
Triads
Hongkong
Hongkong underground criminal societies.
-Illegal Business
They Control secret markets
Money-laundering,
Drug Trafficking.
Heijin
Taiwan
Taiwanese gangster.
-Illegal Business
Involved in white-collar crimes, Illegal stock trading,
Bribery.
Jao Pao
Thailand
Thailand organized crime group, Thailand gangster.
-Illegal Business
Illegal political business activity.
Red Wa
Thailand
Thailand gangster.
-Illegal Business
Involved in manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamine.
What does INTERPOL stand for?
International Criminal Police Organization
In what year was the International Criminal Police Commission created?
1923
In what year did it become INTERPOL?
1956
Where is INTERPOL located?
Lyon, France
How many member countries does INTERPOL have?
196
What is INTERPOL’s main mission
To help police in all member countries work together to make the world a safer place by enabling them to share and access data on crimes and criminals and offering technical and operational support.
What are the four official languages of INTERPOL?
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Name the locations of INTERPOL’s Regional Bureaus.
Argentina (Buenos Aires), Cameroon (Yaoundé), Côte d’Ivoire (Abidjan), El Salvador (San Salvador), Kenya (Nairobi), Thailand liaison office (Bangkok), Zimbabwe (Harare)
Who was the only Filipino former President of INTERPOL?
Jolly R. Bugarin
During which years did this Filipino serve as President?
1980 - 1984
Who was the President of INTERPOL before the Filipino President?
Carl G. Persson of Sweden
What is the supreme governing body of Interpol?
The General Assembly
How often does the Assembly typically meet to take decisions?
Once a year
What is the main role of Interpol’s Executive Committee?
Supervising the execution of the General Assembly’s decisions and the administration of the General Secretariat.