Eliminate Chinese Organized Crime Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new program to help police in Latin America and the Caribbean catch and prosecute criminal groups linked to the Chinese government. It focuses on groups that threaten U.S. safety or the economy.
• The program would provide training on how to investigate money laundering, track illegal drug sales, and search computers for evidence. U.S. federal and local police would share their experience with foreign officers to help them catch criminals.
• It targets specific crimes like drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal fishing. The goal is to stop these groups in other countries before their activities reach the United States.
• The State Department would lead the effort, working with the Attorney General and intelligence agencies. They must also check foreign police departments to make sure they are not already working with the criminals they are supposed to fight.
• A yearly report would be required to track how much money is spent and how active these criminal groups are. This report will help Congress see if the program is actually working to reduce crime and keep the U.S. safe.

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