noun
criminal organization; organized crime group
Refers to a group or syndicate engaged in systematic criminal activity, such as the yakuza, mafia, or cartels.
警察はその犯罪集団のリーダーを逮捕した。
The police arrested the leader of the criminal organization.
この地域では犯罪集団の活動が増えている。
Criminal group activity is increasing in this area.
Compound of 犯罪 (crime) and 集団 (group, collective). The word follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.