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CRIMINAL EXTORTION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Bishnoi Gang
1, record 1, English, Bishnoi%20Gang
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Lawrence Bishnoi Gang 2, record 1, English, Lawrence%20Bishnoi%20Gang
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal organization operating primarily out of India. They have a presence in Canada and are active in areas with significant diaspora communities. The Bishnoi Gang engages in murder, shootings and arson, and generates terror through extortion and intimidation. They create a climate of insecurity in these communities by targeting them, their prominent community members, businesses, and cultural figures. 3, record 1, English, - Bishnoi%20Gang
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Gang Bishnoi
1, record 1, French, Gang%20Bishnoi
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Gang Bishnoi est une organisation criminelle transnationale opérant principalement à partir de l'Inde. Ce gang est présent au Canada et est actif dans les régions où vivent d'importantes communautés de la diaspora. Le Gang Bishnoi se livre à des meurtres, des fusillades et des incendies criminels, et sème la terreur dans ces communautés en ayant recours à des activités d'extorsion et d'intimidation. Ce gang crée un climat d'insécurité pour ces communautés sud-asiatiques en s'en prenant à elles, ainsi qu'à leurs membres éminents de la communauté, aux entreprises et aux figures culturelles de la communauté. 2, record 1, French, - Gang%20Bishnoi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Law of Evidence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forensic audit
1, record 2, English, forensic%20audit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical objective of a forensic audit is to obtain evidence to support criminal charges related to white-collar crimes such as bribery, fraud, theft, breach of trust, extortion and forgery. 2, record 2, English, - forensic%20audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
At the Government of Saskatchewan’s request, the Provincial Auditor agreed to undertake a special assignment to oversee the forensic audit. 3, record 2, English, - forensic%20audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "forensic" refers to information or evidence that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. 2, record 2, English, - forensic%20audit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Droit de la preuve
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- audit juricomptable
1, record 2, French, audit%20juricomptable
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- audit judiciaire 2, record 2, French, audit%20judiciaire
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- vérification juricomptable 3, record 2, French, v%C3%A9rification%20juricomptable
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- vérification judiciaire 4, record 2, French, v%C3%A9rification%20judiciaire
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une vérification juricomptable [...] est plus détaillée et intensive puisqu'elle vise à découvrir les cas de faute ou de mauvaise gestion. Une telle vérification n'est normalement démandée qu'à la suite de plaintes sérieuses alléguant des actes frauduleux ou répréhensibles, ou encore après qu'une vérification de conformité a révélé des circonstances indiquant un risque réel qu'il y a eu des agissements irréguliers. 5, record 2, French, - audit%20juricomptable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audit juricomptable; audit judiciaire : le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l’usage du terme «audit» comme équivalent de l’anglais «audit» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 1, record 2, French, - audit%20juricomptable
Record 2, Key term(s)
- audit juri-comptable
- vérification juri-comptable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- criminal extortion
1, record 3, English, criminal%20extortion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A person commits aggravated criminal extortion, if in addition to the acts described in subsection(1) of this section, the person threatens to cause the results described in paragrapgh(a) of subsection(1) of this section by means of chemical, biological, or harmful radioactive agents, weapons, or poison. 1, record 3, English, - criminal%20extortion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- extorsion criminelle
1, record 3, French, extorsion%20criminelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des inculpations ont été requises dans 59 cas, au motif d'arrestation arbitraire, de violation de la dignité humaine ou encore d'extorsion criminelle d'aveux, notamment. 1, record 3, French, - extorsion%20criminelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Union Activities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- union racketeering 1, record 4, English, union%20racketeering
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This criminal element is involved in a wide range of white collar crime union racketeering stock frauds, market manipulation, income tax evasion, thefts, fencing, gambling, loansharking, extortion, assault, and violation of federal and provincial health regulations through involvement in the food industry. 1, record 4, English, - union%20racketeering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Action syndicale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- racketérisme syndical
1, record 4, French, racket%C3%A9risme%20syndical
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le racketérisme syndical est un phénomène typique à l'Amérique du Nord et aux pays en voie de développement. Il se rencontre rarement dans l'industrie manufacturière; il est le plus fréquent dans les industries de la construction, du camionnage, du débardage, dans les services de l'hôtellerie, de la blanchisserie, des loisirs, etc. 1, record 4, French, - racket%C3%A9risme%20syndical
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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