South Africa, Revisited: Trade Misinvoicing and Lost Revenue in 2016 Global Financial IntegrityWe estimate South Africa lost US$3.4 billion to trade misinvoicing in 2016 & explain what that means for the South African SDG progress.
Nigeria partially closes border with Benin to stem rising tide of rice smuggling Illicit TradeThe Nigerian government has sealed parts its western border with neighbouring Benin in order to prevent widespread rice smuggling that is thwarting…
From Latin America to West Africa, Hezbollah’s complex web of connections is fuelling its terrorist activity The NationalWhen Paraguay announced it was designating Hezbollah as an international terrorist organisation last week, it created a …
Drug overdoses kill one person in Australia every five hours, study reveals Illicit TradeOne Australian citizen dies every five hours of a drug overdose, the vast majority of which are unintentional, a new study from the Penington Institute …
Assessing the health effects of a “no deal” Brexit The BMJBMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l5300 (Published 29 August 2019) Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l5300. Linked Opinion. Healthcare has brought …
Criminalisation key to Cape Town’s drug wars University of Cape Town NewsResearch consistently shows that criminalisation does not deter drug use, but simply places potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates …
Cameroon: Cargo involved in traffic of fuel intercepted in Douala Journalducameroun.com – EnglishPublished on 29.08.2019 at 15h07 by journalduCameroun. Share. (c) copyright. A vessel reportedly involved in the traffic of fuel was seized in t…
Opioid deaths decline a bit as harm from fentanyl grows Dorchester ReporterWhile opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has continued to …
Haran’s All in One Store in Norfolk Street Wisbech is under scrutiny at a licensing hearing on Monday Fenland CitizenConcerns that a Wisbech store is guilty of selling illicit tobacco have been labelled “laughable” by supporters of its owner.
Has Kenya’s plastic ban worked? NamibianNAIROBI – Two years ago, Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags.
British warships to patrol dangerous West African waters Report Focus NewsBritish warships are expected to patrol the Gulf of Guinea before the end of the year, according to UK Armed Forces Mark Lancaster, who is on a three-day visit …
Dealing with the South African surge in illegal mining Mining ReviewAt surface and underground mines, abandoned as well as operating mines, illegal mining is a very serious challenge in South Africa.
Chinese efforts helping reduce Africa’s wildlife trafficking: report Standard DigitalAfrican non-profit organization says China’s proactive stance against illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa in recent years helps the continent in.
A leak that leaves no doubts about Netanyahu’s illicit deals with media tycoon HaaretzAny doubts about illicit deals between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and fallen telecom tycoon Shaul Elovitch in the police’s Case 4000 should be put t…
Why the Amazon doesn’t really produce 20% of the world’s oxygen National GeographicAs the news of fires raging in the Amazon spread across the world last week, so did a misleading yet oft-repeated claim about the rainforest’s importance: tha…
West Africa’s Opioid Crisis | Africa Aljazeera.comWest Africa – and particularly its most populous nation, Nigeria – is battling an opioid abuse crisis. Medicines such as tramadol, legally and legitimately …
Inside the faltering fight against illegal Amazon logging National GeographicOn July 4 th , along a dusty backroad in the southwest Brazilian state of Rondônia, near the logging hub of Espigão d’Oeste, unknown assailants stopped a …
Status symbol for the rich: Cheetah population put at risk Valley News LiveThe cheetah population is being put at risk by illegal animal trafficking.
Inside Perth’s ‘rip-roaring’ heroin trade, and the addict who just can’t quit Sydney Morning HeraldHe’s a long-term heroin user with a $200 per day habit. He freely admits he’s an addict, and he has no plans to get clean. At 46 years old, Jo…
County lines drug boss could ‘recruit army of kids from outside school gates’ Daily StarEXCLUSIVE: The enforcer has 12 kids under his control, some not even teenagers.
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction FOX5 Las VegasThree tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they’ve had a …
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction FOX5 Las VegasThree tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they’ve had a …
Status symbol for the rich: Cheetah population put at risk KotatvThe cheetah population is being put at risk by illegal animal trafficking.
Free Westport screening of doc about Kenya’s illicit ivory market Thehour.comWestport Country Playhouse and The Westport Library are partnering to present a free screening of the documentary “When Lambs Become Lions,” directed by …
WISeKey patents an anti-counterfeiting NFC IoT Chip specially designed to protect against counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products SecuringIndustry.comWISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”), (SIX: WIHN) a cybersecurity IoT platform c…
Gender-based violence and the Arms Trade Treaty The InterpreterThis week, the 104 states parties to the Arms Trade Treaty are meeting in Geneva to discuss the world’s only international agreement on the sale or transfer of …
Gender-based violence and the Arms Trade Treaty The InterpreterThis week, the 104 states parties to the Arms Trade Treaty are meeting in Geneva to discuss the world’s only international agreement on the sale or transfer of …
Tracking Africa’s Billion of Dollars in Smuggled Gold Live Trading News$XAU. The high prices are luring Africans into prospecting for gold. Billions of dollars’ worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United …
Drug Users – Why Are People Using Illegal Drugs Demonized? – SAPIENS SAPIENSIn many parts of the world, drug users are punished with harsh prison sentences or executions that are unjustified and prejudiced.
It’s Hard to Get Drugs in Canada’s North. It’s Even Harder to Get Help VICECommunities in Canada’s territories may be small, but they can have big-city problems with drugs and alcohol.
Responsible Reporting on The Overdose Crisis Is Crucial For Canadian Voters CANADALANDWith the Canadian federal election coming, journalism about candidates’ policies on issues like housing, immigration, and public health is immensely import…
The Internet’s underworld: a look at the illicit products and services on the dark web The Calgary JournalThere are 2 days, 1 hour, 17 min. left. JOIN or LEAVE, the message reads. Behind the text, two welding tanks and what looks like an ope…
Inquiry against woman excise inspector for role in illicit liquor trade Times of IndiaAGRA: District magistrate NG Ravi Kumar has ordered an inquiry against a woman inspector of the excise department for her alleged involvement in illicit li…
Weak and poorly enforced border control policies are costing migrants their lives Illicit TradeAuthorities in Belgium this week revealed they had pulled the dead body of an Iraqi migrant out of the ocean after the man launched a doomed attem…
Violence Against Indigenous Hondurans Shows Us What Fuels Migration Common DreamsA little more than a week ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a three-day Congressional delegation to Central America. | By Jovanna Garcia Soto.
Customers defend ‘honest’ Wisbech shop owner who could lose alcohol licence | March and Chatteris News Cambs TimesA popular Wisbech shop owner accused of selling illicit tobacco has seen staff and friends rally to defend him saying they are.
Ghana: Fight Against Proliferation of Small Arms Must Intensify AllAfrica.comTODAY, the Ghanaian Times returns to the subject of proliferation of small arms which is becoming a security nightmare for the country.
Dissecting BioStar2’s Vulnerabilities: Biometric Databases as the New Target Modern DiplomacyThe significant breach and vulnerabilities recently discovered by vpn Mentor researchers within Suprema’s BioStar 2 database are enough to scare any…
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction ABC Action NewsThree tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they’ve had a…
Free Film Screening In Westport On Illicit Ivory Market Patch.comFree Film Screening In Westport On Illicit Ivory – Westport, CT – The documentary is presented by the Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Library on Sept.
Walk-through of a Counterintelligence Targeting Suggestion Modern DiplomacyThere are 5 Processes involved in the Counterintelligence process. From 34-60 it states it is a cyclic. The details include.
Ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets leading to their extinction 9NewsYoung cheetahs are being trafficked out of Africa in a trend of “epidemic” proportions.
Haryana IPS officer made mines department DG Times of IndiaThe Haryana government on Tuesday gave the additional charge of director general, mines and geology, to 1997-batch IPS officer Amitabh Singh Dhillon.
Dirty gold is infiltrating world markets under faked brands Aljazeera.comForging branded gold bars has become increasingly sophisticated, so thousands may go undetected each year.
General Statement by HE Ambassador Li Song at the Fifth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty MFA China(Geneva, 26 August 2019). Mr President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,. At the outset, on behalf of the Chi…
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets Metro USExclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets.
HRW accuses Nigerian government of unlawfully detaining trafficking survivors in ‘abhorrent conditions’ Illicit TradeA new report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW) had revealed that the Nigerian government is failing survivors of human t…
Fake-branded gold bars slip into global markets BusinessLineThe counterfeits are a relatively new way to flout global measures to purge illicit trade and prevent money-laundering.
News Briefs | Lead Stories Jamaica GleanerPolice seize $20m worth of counterfeit shoes KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): The police have seized several counterfeit goods as in operations as business places …
Binance: Futures Trading Platform to Launch in September CointelegraphChangpeng Zhao, CEO of top crypto exchange Binance, announced that the platform will launch futures trading in September. Zhao voiced this statement on …
S. Korea Rebukes Japan’s Claims of ‘Insufficient’ Export Control System KBS WORLD Radio NewsAnchor: A Seoul delegation at an international arms control treaty conference has defended its export-control system following Japanese accusations t…
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets ReutersA forgery crisis is quietly roiling the world’s gold industry.
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – A forgery crisis is quietly roiling the world’s gold industry. Gold bars fraudulently stamped with the logos of major refineries are being …
What happened after Kenya banned plastic bags? Myjoyonline.comTwo years ago, Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags.
General Statement by HE Ambassador Li Song at the Fifth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty MFA China(Geneva, 26 August 2019). Mr President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,. At the outset, on behalf of the Chi…
Has Kenya’s plastic bag ban worked? BBC NewsTwo years ago, Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags. Has it worked? Tens of millions of plastic bags were handed out in supermarkets every year in …
Has Kenya’s plastic bag ban worked? BBC NewsPlastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?
No easy fix for Vancouver’s addiction crisis, but Swiss model worth examining Vancouver CourierVancouver’s Downtown Eastside and other drug-ravaged communities across the province could benefit from Switzerland’s experiences tackling the pro…
Fiji’s Latest News and Sports website FijivillageIn a bid to prevent drug trafficking and other illicit cross‑border activities, a workshop on Container Control Program is currently underway at the World Customs …
Prescription drug poses new threat to youths Mail and GuardianIn KwaZulu-Natal, underhand sales by those working at pharmacies and hospitals appear to be a major source of illicit prescription drugs. (AFP) · Comments.
Online trade fuels killing of hornbills Bangkok PostHornbills are being killed in large numbers due to demand from online traders in Thailand, according to a study prepared by Traffic, an international wildlife trade …
China Pushes Back at Trump in War of Words Over Opioid Flows BloombergNarcotics regulator says the U.S. is politicizing the issue and calls for calm.
Conference highlights Pacific’s struggle to cope with drug trade Loop PNGThe need for networking, sharing of information, and capacity building to fight the illicit drug trade has been underscored at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police …
Treating the addiction disease Ceylon Daily NewsDrug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and sale which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Many countries in …
Firms should (want to) pay for data movement – AEI American Enterprise InstituteView related *content*: Digital Trade, Economics, Technology and Innovation. “Big data” is supposed to be a crucial factor in corporate- and state-level …
Jamaican police seize millions in counterfeit shoes Nation NewsKINGSTON – Jamaica police say they have seized several counterfeit goods as students prepare to return to school early next month. The Counter Terrorism …
Aaron Shamo: A timeline of the alleged Utah drug kingpin’s legal case Deseret NewsUtahn Aaron Shamo is accused of masterminding an international drug ring that led to at least one overdose death. The pill-pressing operation at Shamo’s …
HSBC Is First Bank to Finance Transaction Via Hyperledger on We.trade CointelegraphGlobal banking giant HSBC becomes the first bank to finance a transaction on European blockchain trade platform we.trade.
Cartels running gambling businesses put on notice HivisasaKisii County police commander Martin Kibet has put on notice cartels operating gambling businesses. Kibet said cartels have opted to use residential buildings …
Canada’s cannabis legalization has not eliminated the illicit market: Dutch police lecturer The GrowthOpNorth Americans tend to view Holland as a mecca of legal marijuana, so many are surprised to discover that weed isn’t actually legal.
Migrant drowns attempting to swim English Channel to UK wearing flipper and plastic bottle jacket Illicit TradeAuthorities in Belgium have recovered the body of a migrant who is thought to have been attempting to swim to the UK at a wind far…
A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town’s drug wars The Conversation – AfricaAt present South Africa is simply placing a potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates and international traffickers.
A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town’s drug wars The Conversation AfricaAt present South Africa is simply placing a potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates and international traffickers.
Only 8% of Mixed Crypto Coins Tied to Illicit Activity: Report Investing.comStolen funds represent only 8.1% of all funds sent to cryptocurrency mixers, according to New York-based blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. According to a …
IFHC launches campaign to warn against illegal Houbara trade Emirates 24|7The International Fund for Houbara Conservation, IFHC, today launched its ‘Fear’ campaign to warn the worldwide falconry community of the dangers of the …
Four suspects arrested for Esigodini slaying which left six dead The South AfricanThe South African Police Services have arrested four suspects who were involved in a killing spree that took six lives in the Esigodini area.
Pet Trade Puts Pressure on Rare and Endangered Species Modern GhanaRare and endangered lizards, much prized by the international pet trade, did not receive the full an…
As multilateral relations break down, the Arms Trade Treaty offers hope to those facing war ǀ View Euronews104 countries have now ratified the ATT, and they will meet this week in Geneva […]. This annual meeting is the main mechanism for t…
Illicit cryptocurrency trades cause of the US Opioid Epidemic, claims government CryptopolitanThe Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the US has recently revealed that illicit cryptocurrency trades are contributing to the count…
WISeKey registers strategic patents in the US for an anti-counterfeiting NFC IoT Chip specially designed to protect against counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products NasdaqWISeKey registers strategic patents in the U.S. for an anti-counterfe…
News Workshop aims to prevent drug trafficking FBC NewsThe program is aimed to assist countries in establishing effective container selections and controls to prevent drug trafficking and other illicit cross-border …
Why Local Experiences Are the Key to Challenging the Arms Trade – World ReliefWebIn March 2019, two Cameroonian girls on their way to school were attacked and kidnapped by men armed with rifles. The easy access to small arms and light …
Conference highlights Pacific’s struggle to cope with drug trade RNZThe need for networking, sharing of information, and capacity building to fight the illicit drug trade has been underscored at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police …
Blowing smoke DAWN.comNEWS of what could be the first-ever vaping-related death comes as a shock to many. The Illinois patient had contracted an unexplained respiratory illness, with …
Blowing smoke DAWN.comNEWS of what could be the first-ever vaping-related death comes as a shock to many. The Illinois patient had contracted an unexplained respiratory illness, with …
How The U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Global Economy SDPB RadioMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
C-TOC Clamping Down On Counterfeit Goods rjrnewsonline.comWith back to school shopping now in high gear, the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) is reporting an increase in the sale of …
C-TOC Clamping Down On Counterfeit Goods rjrnewsonline.comWith back to school shopping now in high gear, the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) is reporting an increase in the sale of …
Albanian gangs mock British justice with laughing social media posts from behind bars amid spate of violent The SunALBANIAN gangsters’ contempt for British justice has been laid bare in a series of social media posts showing criminals living…
CoinFlex Receives $10 Million Funding for Bitcoin Futures Settlements CointelegraphPhysical Bitcoin futures settlement exchange CoinFlex has received $10 million in funding from Roger Ver, Polychain Capitals and other investors.
How The U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Global Economy 90.5 WESAMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It WCAIMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It Public Radio TulsaMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epide…
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It Valley Public RadioMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epid…
Sh10b contested oil imports haunt Munya, standards body The StandardLocal manufacturers are also accusing Munya of double standards and favouring imported goods over locally produced items.
Out of Africa: Capital Flight Global Financial Integrity–Raymond Baker, Founding President, GFI. Africa is typically portrayed as a continent dependent on foreign aid and private investment, with money flowing from …
PALS OF THE PRINCE: Andrew’s cast of dodgy friends Canada.comPrince Andrew is a walking, talking billboard for getting rid of the monarchy. In a lifetime of spectacular gaffes and poorly-chosen pals, the “dim” Duke of York has …
PALS OF THE PRINCE: Andrew’s cast of dodgy friends Toronto SunPrince Andrew is a walking, talking billboard for getting rid of the monarchy.In a lifetime of spectacular gaffes and poorly-chosen pals, the “dim” Duke of York has …
Special drive on to prevent illicit liquor trade in Alappuzha The HinduThe Excise Department has launched a special drive to prevent the brewing and sale of illicit liquor and drug trafficking during Onam season in the district.
US Legal Sports Betting Passes $10 Billion In Handle US BetsThe legal sports betting industry is about to be active in 13 states, and nationwide handle has already passed $10 billion since PASPA fell.