CITES welcomes new UN General Assembly resolution on tackling illicit trafficking in wildlife Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)Geneva, 20 September 2019: At the 73rd session United Nation…
How Congress failed to act on the fentanyl epidemic despite dire warnings Washington PostA group of lawmakers pushing for legislation to address the epidemic watched bills languish and expire, sometimes at the behest of powerful interests, t…
Sales of Illicit Vaping Products Find Home Online The Wall Street JournalAs concerns about the health hazards of vaping mount, a market for cannabis-vaping products and the tools to create counterfeits is thriving online on big tech …
At Hall of Flowers, Everyone Is Talking About ‘Vapegate’ Green EntrepreneurThis past week, thousands of cannabis sellers and buyers gathered at Hall of Flowers, Season 3, a bi-annual B2B expo featuring the best and the biggest …
Why the e-cigarette ban is doomed to fail in India CNBCTV18While the government claims that they are harmful, the smokers who have switched to ENDS and growing body of International research and practices vouch for …
Gazette opinion: Keep FBI agent on assignment to deter human trafficking in Montana Billings GazetteMore federal prosecutions and greater public awareness have put a dent in human trafficking in Billings, but much work remains.
Nigeria is staging ground for pangolin trade defenceWebIn a rubble-strewn storage lot in Nigerian port city of Lagos, customs agents crack open a shipping container crammed with pangolin scales, a shy mammal …
Shivambu says article about his ‘VBS Land Rover’ is a lie CitizenEFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu was in the news again on Friday after the Mail & Guardian reported that it had discovered alleged links between a vehicle …
Zimbabwe: Editorial Comment – Criminalise Street Cash Sales AllAfrica.comThe recent corrective action taken by Zimbabwe’s largest plastic money payment platform, EcoCash, which saw 4 000 errant agents being suspended for …
Setting the record straight: Tax stamps work SowetanLIVEWe read with some amusement the article “SARS’s track plan might not work,” that appeared in the Sowetan on 10 September 2019.
The US Minority Chamber Of Commerce is Ready for the Exclusive Premier Bi-Annual the Americas Security Summit Miami 2019 PRNewswireMIAMI, Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Premier Edition will highlight four main discussion…
Drugs Of Abuse Testing market ith a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% for the period of 2018-2023 Kentucky Journal 24The global market for drugs of abuse (DOA) testing should grow from $3.5 billion in 2018 to $4.6 billion by 2023 wi…
US bid to extradite North Korean ‘political’: lawyer Yahoo Singapore NewsThe case against a North Korean man facing possible extradition from Malaysia to the US on money-laundering charges is “ambiguous” and highly politicised, …
Sales of Illicit Vaping Products Find Home Online The Wall Street JournalAs concerns about the health hazards of vaping mount, a market for illicit cannabis-vaping products and the tools to create counterfeits is thriving online, …
Billion Dollar Business: Illegal Puppies Trade from Eastern Europe Novinite.comIn our minds, smuggling is mainly related to the illicit transfer of drugs or alcohol. In recent years, however, there has been a boom in another business – the …
Myanmar vows to take stricter action on illegal trade Pulse News
District Court dismisses suit claiming banks evading Iran sanctions LexologyOn September 16, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed an action alleging 10 financial institutions (defendants)…
Skukuza court closure put on hold by Justice Department LowvelderAn unexpected decision to close down Skukuza Regional Court and move it almost 100 kilometres away from the Kruger National Park has been stopped by the …
Prosecutors urged to treat wildlife crimes seriously New Era LiveWINDHOEK – Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta says it is important for prosecutors and investigating officers in wildlife crime to analyse and …
High-ranking police official protecting ‘narco cops’: Drilon ABS-CBN NewsMANILA – An active high-ranking official of the Philippine National Police is protecting his subordinates who are involved in the illegal narcotics trade, Sen.
OPINION: Facebook’s cryptocurrency may not stand a chance Fin24Mark Zuckerberg’s cryptocurrency project, Libra, has become the regulatory equivalent of a pinata: Everyone is lining up to hit it with a stick. And it’s not hard to …
Experts Decry Pangolin Poaching In Nigeria SaharaReporters.comTraffic, an organisation that tracks illegal animal trade, said Nigeria is presently responsible for ¾ of all pangolin scales supplied to Asia.
Myanmar vows to take stricter action on illegal trade Myanmar Times
Wildlife Trafficking in Africa Poses Risk to Maritime Companies The Maritime ExecutiveThe vulnerabilities in maritime transportation and customs capability are being exploited by crimina…
Gemstones: Miners, security agencies to tackle illegal exportation The PunchIhuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The Small-scale and Artisanal Miners Association of Nigeria is to collaborate with the Office of the National Security Ad…
Bank of America Joins R3’s Marco Polo Blockchain Global Trade Network CointelegraphInternational investment bank Bank of America follows in the footsteps of Mastercard to join the Marco Polo blockchain network.
Editorial Comment: Criminalise street cash sales The HeraldThe recent corrective action taken by Zimbabwe’s largest plastic money payment platform, EcoCash, which saw 4 000 errant agents being suspended for …
Preference for fentanyl highest among young, white opioid users in US, study finds Illicit TradeUS opioid users who prefer the drugs they take to contain fentanyl are more likely to be young, white addicts who consume illicit substances on a…
International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Create Groundbreaking IP Advisory Board PRNewswireWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In an unprecedented display of public-p…
International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Create Groundbreaking IP Advisory Board Yahoo FinanceWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In an unprecedented display of publi…
‘Inmates run drug trade’ manilastandard.netChinese drug lords detained at the New Bilibid Prison remotely manage the entire drug trade in the country, the former chief of the Philippine National …
Chewing Tobacco Market Analysis, Segments, Growth and Value Chain 2017-2025 Spaceflight NewsChewing tobacco is a particular form of smokeless tobacco consumed by people globally. All modern chewing tobaccos are produced by the process of cut…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for illegal pangolin trade with Asia Yahoo News CanadaScaly and shy, the pangolin is the world’s most trafficked mammal. Prized in Asia for its use in medicine, Nigeria has become a main hub for the il…
Migration IV: The state of South Africa`s borders – OPINION PoliticswebMigration IV: The state of South Africa’s borders. 19 September 2019. POROUS BORDERS FUEL XENOPHOBIA. Confidence in the country’s border control, …
Top cops blamed for illicit drug trade inside jails BusinessWorld OnlineROGUE COPS recycled illegal drugs after kidnapping Chinese drug lords for ransom in an illicit business that leads all the way to the Philippines’ national jail …
EU customs authorities saw fake goods seizures soar last year after counterfeiters sent more parcels through post Illicit TradeSeizure of fake goods imported into the European Union rose last year as customs agencies across the 28-natiom blo…
Kenya: MPs Oppose Law on Financial Reporting By Lawyers AllAfrica.comMPs who are also lawyers have opposed a plan by the government for advocates to disclose the financial dealings of their clients as proposed in Finance Bill, …
Countering wildlife trafficking through Tanzania’s ports – Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC TRAFFIC – Wildlife Trade NewsWildlife trafficking is the illegal cross-border trade in live wildlife, wildlife products or their derivatives, both …
Illegal sale of imported cigarettes on rise in Punjab The Weekend Leader19-Sep-2019. Chandigarh. Posted 19 Sep 2019. Illegal sale of imported cigarettes in Punjab has become common and pose a serious threat to health of …
Made SP for five minutes, slumdog kids help cops bust illicit liquor dens in Jabalpur The New Indian ExpressOne of the ‘Five Minutes SPs’ even gave the real SP inputs about how some cops in the special Cheetah patrolling squad of the distric…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for the illegal pangolin trade with Asia Reuters AfricaONDO AKOKO, Nigeria (Reuters) – In a rubble-strewn storage lot in the sprawling Nigerian port city of Lagos, customs agents crack open a shipping …
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for the illegal pangolin trade with Asia Reuters Africa
Illegal sale of imported cigarettes on rise in Punjab Free Press JournalChandigarh: Illegal sale of imported cigarettes in Punjab has become common and pose a serious threat to health of smokers who are getting hooked to catchy …
Illegal sale of imported cigarettes on rise in Punjab Free Press JournalChandigarh: Illegal sale of imported cigarettes in Punjab has become common and pose a serious threat to health of smokers who are getting hooked to catchy …
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for the illegal pangolin trade with Asia ReutersONDO AKOKO, Nigeria (Reuters) – In a rubble-strewn storage lot in the sprawling Nigerian port city of Lagos, customs agents crack open a shipping contain…
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for the illegal pangolin trade with Asia ReutersONDO AKOKO, Nigeria (Reuters) – In a rubble-strewn storage lot in the sprawling Nigerian port city of Lagos, customs agents crack open a shipping contain…
Illegal sale of imported cigarettes on rise in Punjab Outlook IndiaChandigarh, Sep 19 (IANS) Illegal sale of imported cigarettes in Punjab has become common and pose a serious threat to health of smokers who are getting …
Suspect fleeing traffic stop injured attempting to jump from moving vehicle Siskiyou Daily NewsThe suspect, a 47 year old man with an address in Union City, was airlifted to a hospital out of the area for treatment, according to a press rele…
Black market wildlife trade leads to South Carolina � again Chicago TribuneCOLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina authorities have seized more than 200 turtles from a home in Chester County as part of an investigation of black market wildlife.
Nigeria becomes Africa’s staging ground for the illegal pangolin trade with Asia Reuters UK
MPs oppose proposed law on financial reporting by lawyers Daily NationMPs who are also lawyers have opposed a plan by the government for advocates to disclose the financial dealings of their clients as proposed in the Finance …
Canada needs action to stop shell companies laundering cash Vancouver SunA Canada Border Services Agency official grilled Sergio Antonio Reyes Garcia when he landed in Vancouver on March 3, alleging that he and his business …
Black market wildlife trade leads to South Carolina — again Walla Walla Union-BulletinCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina authorities have seized more than 200 turtles from a home in Chester County as part of an investigation of black market ……
After illnesses nationwide, Baker, Walsh eyeing stricter vaping regulations The Boston GlobeState and city leaders said Wednesday they are weighing stricter regulations on the sale of electronic cigarettes and flavored tobacco products, the …
How Do You Fix … All of It? The New York TimesAt the inaugural DealBook DC Strategy Forum, sponsored by The New York Times, influential leaders in academia, business and politics gathered to discuss …
How Do You Fix … All of It? The New York TimesA group of leaders in business, politics and academia gathered to try to solve problems from student debt to carbon emissions. Here are their recommendations.
Woman arrested for links with drug mafia Times of IndiaBhubaneswar: Two days after arresting Sheikh Raja, a notorious drugs smuggler, having suspected links with the international mafia, the special task f.
Anti-counterfeit Printing Ink Market to Witness Growth Acceleration During 2017-2025 QbnNewsAnti-counterfeit printing technology is utilized widely in fields wherein fake making and infringement occurs frequently. Counterfeiting has become a…
BitBlog Weekly Summary | Polsinelli JD SupraThis week’s summary includes updates on anti-money laundering in the crypto-friendly nation of Malta and a proposal to regulate cryptocurrency miners in the …
Illicit finance flows must cease to protect our wildlife heritage Daily NationIt is not a good time to be part of the Kenyan wildlife. In the past 10 years alone, Kenyan flora and fauna have been decimated at a rate that had not been seen …
Amid Criticism, PA Law Enforcement Confiscated $15 Million In Property In FY 18 90.5 WESAA recent report from the Pennsylvania Attorney General shows that law enforcement across the state made over $15 million dollars through the use of civil.
The opioid problem in Australia: connecting the dots The StrategistWith many drug users making the shift from heroin to methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) over the past decade, Australians know there’s an …
Counterfeit e-cigarette pods seized in Philly amid vaping illnesses across U.S. PhillyVoice.comMore than 500 counterfeit e-cigarette pods were seized in Philadelphia last Friday, marking the second time this year that illicit vaping products…
419 Cases, Other Scams in Nigeria Date Back to the 1930s P.M. NewsFinancial crimes, notoriously called 419 in Nigeria, have their ancestry in the colonial days, as far back as 1921.
419 Cases, Other Scams in Nigeria Date Back to the 1920s P.M. NewsFinancial crimes, notoriously called 419 in Nigeria, have their ancestry in the colonial days, as far back as 1921.
The black market wildlife trade leads to SC, hundreds of turtles have been seized Greenville NewsSouth Carolina authorities have seized more than 200 turtles from a home in Chester County as part of an investigation of black market wildlife …
The black market wildlife trade leads to SC, hundreds of turtles have been seized Greenville NewsSouth Carolina authorities have seized more than 200 turtles from a home in Chester County as part of an investigation of black market wildlife …
Won’t let Delhi become Bangkok, will ensure sex rackets in spa parlors shut down: DCW chief ANI NewsNew Delhi [India], Sept 18 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson, Swati Maliwal on Wednesday said that her organisation will no…
Mark Zuckerberg Struggles to Keep Libra Alive – The Washington Post Washington PostMark Zuckerberg’s cryptocurrency project, Libra, has become the regulatory equivalent of a pinata: Everyone is lining up to hit it with a stick. France’s fina…
Black market wildlife trade leads to SC. Hundreds of turtles seized near Chester The StateSouth Carolina authorities have seized more than 200 turtles from a home in Chester County as part of an investigation of black market wildlife traffic…
Mark Zuckerberg struggles to keep Libra alive BNNBloomberg.ca(Bloomberg Opinion) — Mark Zuckerberg’s cryptocurrency project, Libra, has become the regulatory equivalent of a pinata: Everyone is lining up to hit it with a …
Global stakeholders dialogue to check counterfeiting at MASCRADE 2019 SME TimesThe sixth edition of ‘MASCRADE 2019 – Movement Against Smuggling and Counterfeit Trade scheduled’, a flagship FICCI event will be held on 26-27 …
Recon: Senators Urge More FTC Scrutiny for Pharma Mega-Mergers; WHO Panel Warns on Pandemic Risk Regulatory FocusWelcome to Regulatory Reconnaissance, your daily regulatory news and intelligence briefing. In Focus: US. Grassley’s fight to wi…
Spanish and French police break up major child abduction and people smuggling network Illicit TradeA Europol-backed operation involving police officers from Spain and France has resulted in the arrest of 29 suspected members of a human traff…
Should You Be Worried About Tainted Alcohol When Traveling? Wine SpectatorMethanol poisoning traced to bad booze has been blamed for 25 deaths in Costa Rica, and tourists are nervous.
Cele calls for a proactive Interpol in war on drugs | Cape Times Independent OnlineSA, together with Interpol, is hosting the three-day conference under the theme “pushing frontiers for the effective global drug enforcement”.
Blockchain: The fight against financial crime Open Access GovernmentDave Elzas, CEO, Geneva Management Group discusses the role of blockchain in the fight against financial crime: could it prevent another Bernie Madoff?
Pushing new frontiers to curb illegal drug trade Northglen NewsA POTENT and effective global response is required to protect world citizens against the proliferation of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals, says National …
On Ramaphosa`s apologies PoliticswebMzukisi Makatse says the grievances around the conduct of some foreign nationals are legitimate, and real. Of apologies, foreign policy and domestic interest.
On Ramaphosa`s apologies PoliticswebMzukisi Makatse says the grievances around the conduct of some foreign nationals are legitimate, and real. Of apologies, foreign policy and domestic interest.
Camouflaged Vaping Devices Are Hoodwinking Parents And Schools California HealthlineThe vaping hoodie. The vaping watch. The vaping phone case. Each ready to deliver a puff of nicotine (or marijuana) anywhere, anytime. The vaping market is …
Binance.US Opens Registration Today, Excluding 13 States CointelegraphCryptocurrency exchange Binance.US opens accounts registration on Wednesday, excluding New York, Washington, Florida and 10 more states.
Human trafficking cases in NI up 25% last year, says crime agency Belfast TelegraphDrugs seizures in Northern Ireland increased by almost 10% last year, with the number of human trafficking cases up by over 25%, a new report has revealed.
Human trafficking cases in Northern Ireland up 25% last year, says crime agency Belfast TelegraphDrugs seizures in Northern Ireland increased by almost 10% last year, with the number of human trafficking cases up by over 25%, a new report ha…
VIDEO: How the world’s leading passport forger was arrested in Bangkok ThaiVisa NewsVIDEO: How the world’s leading passport forger was arrested in Bangkok A fascinating documentary reveals how Thailand’s Immigration Bureau arrested key …
Feds Tell Jurors Ex-JPMorgan Banker’s Guilt Is Obvious Law360Manhattan federal prosecutors on Tuesday again urged jurors to convict former JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Perella Weinberg Partners investment banker Sean …
Govt launches databank of individuals, groups involved in drug trafficking, money laundering Daily Times… * Over 200 global government agencies being monitored through AI-based application * More than 100 drugs and 20 chemicals involved in…
Alvi launches data bank on individuals, organisations involved in criminal activities The News InternationalIslamabad: Pakistan made history on Tuesday as President Dr Arif Alvi launched country’s first ever data bank on individuals and orga…
Vape maker overhauls packaging to counter fakes KOMO NewsLOS ANGELES (AP) — A short walk from police headquarters in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a cluster of bustling shops are openly selling packaging …
Vape maker overhauls packaging to counter fakes KOMO NewsLOS ANGELES (AP) — A short walk from police headquarters in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a cluster of bustling shops are openly selling packaging …
FUTA Raises The Alarm Over Admission Fraudsters SaharaReporters.comThese impostors through text messages and posting on the social media, claim to have the ability and connections to manipulate results of post-UTME screening …
The mystery of why people continue to fall for dark web hitmen-for-hire scams Illicit TradeIn the past, if you were looking to pay to have somebody murdered, you would typically need to have some serious underworld connections, or be willing…
Vaping Ban Would Increase Cigarette Sales and Smuggling Mackinac Center for Public PolicyGov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced that she intends to ban flavored vaping products in Michigan. Her argument is that these products are attractive to …
BitBlog Update: AML in Malta, CryptoCurrency Regulation The National Law ReviewThis week’s summary includes updates on anti-money laundering in the crypto-friendly nation of Malta and a proposal to regulate cryptocurrency miners in the …
McConnell Urges Faster FDA Regulation of CBD Products LeaflySenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is tired of waiting. On Tuesday morning, he introduced a plan that would force the US Food and Drug Administration to …
Huobi Expands to Argentina, Plans to Launch Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway CointelegraphSingapore-based crypto and blockchain company Huobi Group has rolled out an exchange in Argentina, planning to add support for a fiat-to-cryptocurrency …
Stores sell supplies for fake, maybe dangerous, cannabis vapes Los Angeles TimesBootleggers mimicking popular legal vape brands are pairing replica packaging with untested, possibly dangerous cannabis oil.
30 litres of illicit liquor, 850 kg Lahan destroyed State TimesSTATE TIMES NEWS KATHUA: Excise Department destroyed one working still, 05 litre of illicit liquor & 650 Kgs of Lahan during different raids carried out to …
Business, ballots and battling opioids: Why the Universal Postal Union benefits the US | TheHill The HillThe effects of withdrawing could spark a very visible chaos that turns ordinary business transactions into ordeals, and shreds the botto…
SA becoming producer & consumer of world’s most sought-after drugs – Cele EWNPolice Minister Bheki Cele said they have been dealing with the illicit drug trade since 1993 and since then, the situation has worsened.