8.158 RICO-Using or Investing Income From Racketeering Activity (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1962(a)) is a federal statute that makes it illegal for any person who is engaged in or has received income from a racketeering activity to use or invest the income in an enterprise engaged in interstate or foreign commerce. This federal statute applies to both individuals and organizations. Under this statute, a “racketeering activity” is any activity which is indictable as a violation of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. This includes activities such as bribery, extortion, fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and other criminal activities. The types of “enterprises” that are covered under this statute include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, sole proprietorship, and other legal entities. The penalties for violating this statute can include fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of property.