Number of labor racketeering cases in the U.S. in 2023, by status

The source refers to labor racketeering as infiltration, exploitation, or control of a union, employee benefit plan, employer entity, or workforce, carried out through illegal, violent, or fraudulent means. OIG labor racketeering investigations focus largely on individuals and organized criminal enterprises engaged in embezzlement, extortion, violence against union members or employers, and other related criminal activities.

Investigative Reports Issued/Cases Closed: Includes investigative reports issued, case closing reports, and matters referred for possible civil and/or administrative action.

Cases Referred for Prosecution: Each case is measured as a singular statistic and may include more than one person or business entity.

Cases Referred for Administrative/Civil Action: Each case is measured as a singular statistic and may include more than one person or business entity.

Persons Referred to the Department of Justice for Criminal Prosecution: Includes the number of individuals and business entities referred for prosecution.

Persons Referred to State and Local Prosecuting Authorities for Criminal Prosecution: Includes the number of individuals and business entities referred for prosecution.

Indictments and Criminal Information that Resulted from Any Prior Referral to Prosecuting Authorities: Includes sealed and unsealed indictments.

Indictments: Includes sealed and unsealed indictments.