Yanis Callandret, à la tête de la police judiciaire fédérale depuis 2018, dresse un constat sans détour : la Suisse n’est plus à l’abri des dynamiques violentes du crime organisé qui traversent l’Europe. Dans un entretien exclusif accordé à La Tribune de Genève, il décrit une situation préoccupante, marquée par une intensification des violences liées…
This report assesses the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and its implications for organized crime and security-related issues for neighbouring countries, with a focus on Moldova. These include: Organized crime and illicit trafficking (including trafficking in persons, drugs, arms, illicit tobacco, and other goods); Cybercrimes and fraud; Disinformation and propaganda; and Chemical, Biological, Radiological,…
The Vampire Ship How the seizure of Europe’s largest heroin shipment created bloody fallout throughout the world—and sparked still-raging political corruption scandals in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East. For the full article by Alexander Clapp, read here.
12 Septembre 2019 Article de Le Vif, Ann-Sophie Bailly Des années d’enquête, des montagnes de dossiers, des centaines de suspects, quelques repentis et une escorte armée: en “guerre” contre contre la ‘Ndrangheta, la puissante mafia calabraise, le procureur Nicola Gratteri livre en justice une bataille “historique”. A 62 ans, dont 30 sous protection policière,…
In 2011, UNODC published an extensive study on Transnational organized crime in the fishing industry with a special focus on trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and illicit drugs trafficking. You can also find the document here
Re-watch the webinar organized on May 08, 2020 by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on “Corruption, Global Trade, & COVID-19” with trade crime experts Dr. Louise Shelley and Dr. Nikos Passas. The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the global marketplace. International trade is plummeting at the fastest pace since the financial crisis and the…
New York, 2 April 2020 – The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) issued a statement today, warning consumers about the risks and growing availability of fake, falsified and substandard medical and healthcare products and medicines. The organization, known for mitigating illicit trade across industry sectors worldwide, reports a surge in ineffective, fraudulent products that…
Au sein du Palais des Nations, du 31 octobre au 1er novembre 2019, l’OCO a réuni une dizaine de conférencier venus de Chine, du Brésil, du Canada, des Etats-Unis, de France, d’Italie et d’autres pays d’Europe, devant une audience très attentive et spécialisée composée d’avocats, d’étudiants de dernier cycle (Master) et de représentants d’ONGs basées…
After successfully creating a health care app for doctors to view medical records, Diego Fasano, an Italian entrepreneur, got some well-timed advice from a police officer friend: Go into the surveillance business because law enforcement desperately needs technological help. In 2014, he founded a company that creates surveillance technology, including powerful spyware for police and intelligence agencies,…
Due to the overwhelmingly positive response by member States and stakeholders to the Dialogue on Illicit Trade and the Sustainable Development Goals, UNCTAD will host the Illicit Trade Forum in February 2020. This event will be organised in collaboration with the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT). Sessions of the two-day event will address: The impacts of…
