The Threat of Russian Organized Crime

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union (SU), the world has become the target of a new global crime threat from criminal org. & criminal activities that have come over the borders of Russia & other former SU Rep. such as Ukraine. Drugs, arms trafficking, stolen autos, trafficking in women & children, & money laundering are the crimes committed. This report addresses: what is the Russian Mafia, where does it come from, what does it do, & how does it do it? Chapters: historical, political, & econ. aspects; political & econ. linkages; the legal & law enforce. context; the develop. of org. crime (OC) in the Urals; contemporary issues concerning OC in the Urals; & the future of OC in the Urals.James O. Finckenauer is the author of 'The Threat of Russian Organized Crime' with ISBN 9780756725662 and ISBN 0756725666.