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In the underworld of organized crime, jail isn’t just a consequence — it’s a calculated move. From street gangs to transnational syndicates, criminal organizations treat incarceration as a strategic resource, allocating it like currency to protect leadership, maintain loyalty, and obscure the true power structure. The public often sees the foot soldiers — those arrested, charged, and imprisoned — but rarely the architects behind the scenes.
By Kathlene HerbergerIn the underworld of organized crime, jail isn’t just a consequence — it’s a calculated move. From street gangs to transnational syndicates, criminal organizations treat incarceration as a strategic resource, allocating it like currency to protect leadership, maintain loyalty, and obscure the true power structure. The public often sees the foot soldiers — those arrested, charged, and imprisoned — but rarely the architects behind the scenes.