Official Text
“Whoever is a member of, or participates in, any criminal syndicate, or supports or promotes syndicate activities.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Membership in criminal syndicate.
- Participation in syndicate activities.
- Knowledge of syndicate nature.
- Intent to support or promote.
Potential Defenses:
- No syndicate membership.
- Legitimate activities.
- Authorized participation.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Joining criminal syndicates, participating in syndicate operations, supporting criminal networks.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate syndicates, lawful organizations, or authorized activities.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 12 years, and Fine