Participating in an organised criminal group can refer to involvement in a structured group that collaborates to engage in criminal activities, such as: Drug trafficking, Fraud, Extortion, Human trafficking, Money laundering, terrorism and terrorist financing.

It is important to note that association or involvement with organised criminal groups can have severe legal and personal consequences. If you have information or concerns about any organised criminal activity, it is important to contact the Office or other law enforcement agencies who are mandated to investigate any of the above-mentioned crimes.

Penalty: Involvement in such groups can lead to serious legal consequences, including: Criminal charges, financial penalties, prison terms up to life sentences, asset forfeiture and reputation damage.

Terrorism refers to acts of violence or threats of violence, especially against civilians, to intimidate or coerce societies, governments, or individuals in pursuit of political, ideological, or religious goals.

Terrorist financing refers to the provision or collection of funds, resources, or services to support terrorist activities, organizations, or individuals. These include but are not limited to: Financial support, Money laundering, Illegal activities, Donations or Charities.

It is important to note that terrorist financing can have devastating consequences, including supporting harmful activities that affect innocent people and undermine global security. If you have any information or concerns about terrorist financing, it is essential to contact law enforcement or financial regulatory authorities immediately.

Penalty: Terrorist financing is a serious offence and can lead to severe legal consequences, including: criminal charges, financial penalties, imprisonment, asset forfeiture and international sanctions such as travel ban, black listing and a ban from participation+ in international conferences and games up to 7 years imprisonment.

The Office collaborates with law enforcement agencies in countries all over the world and is a member to several organisations and agreements in the quest to foil this devastating criminal enterprise.

People smuggling is the illegal transportation or assistance of people across international borders, often under dangerous or exploitative conditions, for financial gain. These include:

• Transporting people in overcrowded or unsafe vehicles
• Using false documents or identities
• Evading border controls
• Subjecting people to physical or emotional abuse

People smuggling is a serious crime, and can lead to:

• Physical harm or even death
• Exploitation and abuse
• Debt bondage or slavery
• Criminal charges and penalties

It's important to distinguish people smuggling from human trafficking, which involves exploiting people for labor or other purposes.

The Office by its mandate investigates matters related to people smuggling in consonance with its anti-human trafficking efforts.

Penalty

• Financial fines, penalties and Imprisonment – minimum penalty of 5 years imprisonment.
• Criminal prosecution
• Reputation damage
• Legal action by tax authorities – human trafficking Act 2005 may face legal prosecution.

It is a criminal act to obtain money or property through force, threats or coercion. It is usually done by verbal threat of harm or violence, blackmail or bribery and unlawful demand for payment.

The extortion can affect individuals, businesses and communities because of financial loss, emotional distress, loss of trust and increase insecurity. Victims may also feel isolated, ashamed and in some cases cause physical harm or death.

Penalty: If convicted of this crime, offenders may spend up to 25 years in prison.