On June 4, 2007, Tak Components, Inc., a Taiwanese corporation, was charged in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and other federal laws. The charges stemmed from allegations that the company had engaged in a violent racketeering scheme involving the use of Taiwanese and Chinese organized crime figures to extort millions of dollars from suppliers and employees in the United States. The scheme allegedly involved physical threats, intimidation, and other forms of violence.
The indictment, which was unsealed on June 4, 2007, charged Tak Components, Inc. with conspiracy, racketeering, and other crimes related to the violent scheme. The company’s chief executive officer, Chen Ying-His, and other high-ranking officials were also charged in the indictment. The indictment alleged that Tak Components, Inc. had used its business relationships with suppliers and employees to further the interests of the Taiwanese and Chinese organized crime figures.
Following the indictment, Tak Components, Inc. entered into a plea agreement with the United States government. As part of the agreement, the company pleaded guilty to conspiracy and other charges. The company was ordered to pay a fine of $1 million and to forfeit an additional $1 million in assets. Chen Ying-His and other high-ranking officials were also sentenced to prison terms for their roles in the scheme.
The case was a major victory for law enforcement officials who had been investigating the violent racketeering scheme for several years. The case highlighted the reach of organized crime into the global economy and the importance of international cooperation in combating such crimes.
Key Facts
- Case: Tak Components, Inc.
- Court: ILND Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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