Which of the Following Is a Necessity to Bring a Private

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a necessity to bring a private civil action against a violator of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) based on securities fraud?

A) The accountant must not be a third-party independent contractor.
B) The defendant must have been criminally convicted in connection with the securities fraud.
C) The plaintiff should file the case before the government brings a lawsuit.
D) The lawsuit must be based on the Tax Reform Act.