What is a rico case legally?

A RICO case refers to legal proceedings under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, a U.S. federal law enacted in 1970. This law allows for the prosecution of individuals involved in a pattern of racketeering activity connected to an enterprise, which can be either legal or illegal. Racketeering activities include various offenses such as bribery, extortion, fraud, and money laundering. RICO cases often involve organized crime, but they can also be applied to other types of criminal enterprises or corrupt organizations.