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Crime Trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Summary of Statistics and Observations
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There is no definitive conclusion to this analysis as it appears to be a report on criminal offenses in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The text provides an overview of various statistics, trends, and observations regarding different types of crimes.
Key Findings
- Decline in Overall Number of Registered Criminal Offenses
- Between 2012 and 2016, there was a decrease in the overall number of registered criminal offenses in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Shift from Violent to Sophisticated Crimes
- The number of violent criminal offenses committed by organized groups is decreasing, while “white-collar” crimes are on the rise.
- Corruption: A Persistent Problem
- Corruption is a significant issue in Bosnia and Herzegovina, characterized by high-degree conspirativeness, organizational structure, and internationalization.
Threats from Corrupt Crimes
- High-Risk Corrupt Offenses:
- Abuse of official position or authority
- Bribery
- Money laundering
- Increasing Reports and Investigations
- The number of reports and open investigations for corruption-related crimes is increasing between 2013 and 2016.
Methods Used by Organized Groups
- Using Corruption to Avoid Prosecution:
- Protection from criminal prosecution
- Keeping illegally acquired profit in legal flows.