In the past it was believed that organized crime groups operated solely within their regional and national sphere of influence, however it is now known that a group will enter agreements with other groups in order to commit certain transnational crimes, despite their local interests and ethnic ties. All of us are becoming increasingly aware that criminal ventures are being planned and carried out on a global scale with the aid of computers. Through the use of this electronic medium goods and services can be purchased across national borders for good and ill. The desire for greater profits is the primary motivation. Let's speak a little about corruption.
Corruption is the dirty laundry of any agency, organization, or country.
Like dirty laundry no one wants to admit to it or expose it to others. Corruption, like dirty laundry, can be tolerated to an extent, however when it overwhelms you or overtakes you, then it has to be handled or dealt with, too often at great sacrifice. A Working Definition of Corruption A working definition of corruption is the misuse of office or position for unofficial ends. Corruption can be further described as a crime of calculation, not a crime of passion. A study surveying 1000 people was made in Estonia in December 1998.