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Estudo do Unodc expõe como mineração ilícita do metal afeta meio ambiente; danos envolvem uso de mercúrio, desmatamento e despejo de resíduos; facções ligadas ao tráfico de drogas na América Latina exploram minério para aumentar lucros e lavar dinheiro. 

This week, John and Elliot discuss new Russian sanctions from the Council of the European Union, new UK AML requirements for art dealers, a call to action from FATF, Interpol, and UNODC, AUSTRAC's second public consultation on new AML/CTF rules, an alert from NYDFS about scammers impersonating crypto service providers, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Last year, both Belgium and the Netherlands, home to the key ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam, reported a dramatic decline in the volume of cocaine seized. As the traditional gateways into Europe for legal as well as illegal cargo, this is surely cause for celebration, or at the very least a pat on the back. The only problem? Seizures in Portugal, Italy, Greece and other southern European countries increased. Which begs the question, how on earth do you stop smuggling? Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin again speaks to four experts at the very frontline in the fight against smuggling to understand how public-private cooperation can identify high-risk containers and push back against what can seem like an incessant tide. Plus, UNODC's Bob van den Berghe explains how work in source countries can prevent illegal cargo ever getting on board a commercial vessel and strengthen relationships between law enforcement agencies at opposite sides of an ocean. Joining Joshua on the podcast are: • Joe Kramek, chief executive, World Shipping Council • Bob Van den Berghe, deputy head PCCP, UN Office on Drugs and Crime • Niels Vanlaer, harbour master at the port of Antwerp-Bruges • Robert Campbell, programme director, United for Wildlife

Today's guest is Anne Speckhard, Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism. She previously served for over two decades as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has interviewed over 800 terrorists, their family members and supporters in various parts of the world including in Western Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, the Former Soviet Union and the Middle East, and has also been training key stakeholders in law enforcement, intelligence, educators, and other countering violent extremism professionals on the use of counter-narrative messaging materials both locally and internationally. In this episode, Alon and Anne discuss the rise in violent extremism and the causes behind it, the prospects of political violence in the US, the role of social media in promoting violent extremism and terrorism, and how violent extremist movements in the Middle East may evolve in relation to current events. Full bio Anne Speckhard, Ph.D., is Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE) and served for over two decades as Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and also served as an Affiliate in the Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University. She has interviewed over 800 terrorists, violent extremists, their family members and supporters around the world, including in Western Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, the Former Soviet Union and the Middle East. Over the past five years, she has conducted in-depth psychological interviews with 275 ISIS defectors, returnees and prisoners, as well as 16 al Shabaab cadres (as well as their family members and leaders,) studying their trajectories into and out of terrorism, and their experiences inside ISIS and al Shabaab. Speckhard developed the ICSVE Breaking the ISIS Brand Counter Narrative Project from these interviews, which includes over 250 short counter narrative videos that mimic ISIS recruitment videos but contain actual terrorists strongly denouncing ISIS as un-Islamic, corrupt and brutal. These videos have been utilized in over 200 Facebook and Instagram campaigns globally. Beginning in 2020, she launched the ICSVE Escape Hate Counter Narrative Project, interviewing 54 white supremacists and members of hate groups, developing counternarratives from their interviews, and creating anti-recruitment videos. She has also conducted rare interviews with five Antifa activists. Dr. Speckhard is also an expert in rehabilitation and repatriation of terrorists and their families. In 2007, she designed the psychological and Islamic aspects of the Detainee Rehabilitation Program in Iraq to be applied to 20,000+ detainees and 800 juveniles. This work led to consulting with foreign governments on issues of terrorist prevention, interventions and repatriation; and the rehabilitation and reintegration of ISIS foreign fighters, wives and children. She has worked individually with former terrorists from Belgium, Australia, Sweden and elsewhere. She has also worked on these issues with NATO, OSCE, UN Women, UNCTED, UNODC, the EU Commission and EU Parliament, and to the US Senate & House, Departments of State, Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, Health & Human Services, and the FBI. Dr. Speckhard actively trains key stakeholders in law enforcement, intelligence, elite hostage negotiation teams, educators, and other professionals in countering violent extremism, locally and internationally. Her focus is on the psychology of terrorism, the effective use of counter-narrative messaging materials produced by ICSVE, as well as studying the use of children as violent actors by groups such as ISIS. Her consultations and trainings include U.S., Australian, Canadian, German, British, Dutch, Austrian, Swiss, Belgian, Danish, Iraqi, Syrian, Jordanian and Thai national police and security officials, among others.

This week, John and Elliot discuss the UNODC's technical policy brief on the expanding activity of Asian crime syndicates, a policy brief on high-level corruption from Project FALCON, a blog post from the FACT Coalition how high gold prices are fueling guerilla warfare in Columbia, the NCA's effort in 2024 to interdict fraud and its focus on online fraud involving AI, and other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Tom Uren and Adam Boileau talk about how scam compound criminal syndicates are responding to strong government action by moving operations overseas. It's good they are being affected, but they are shifting into new countries that don't have the ability to counter industrial-scale transnational organised crime. They also discuss CISA's Secure by Design initiative and that key people behind the program have left the organisation. Given prospective job cuts at CISA it is hard to see the initiative getting a lot of love, but international cyber security authorities should pick up the slack. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Cyberfraud in the Mekong reaches inflection point, UNODC reveals

The UN remembers Pope Francis as a ‘transcendent voice for peace'The UN envoy for Haiti calls on the Security Council to stay engaged as gangs continue sowing chaosAsian crime syndicates are expanding worldwide, a new UNODC report warns

A Thai woman has been talking about how she was tricked into handing over more than $300,000 to a criminal gang that entrapped her in an elaborate scam that began as a supposed case of identity fraud and which led her to believe that she and her family could be facing prison.A new report released by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says that the transnational organized crime groups in Asia which carry out these types of scams are expanding their operations deeper into the region and beyond.In this episode of The Lid Is On, Laura Gil reports from Bangkok where she met Wannapa Suprasert from Thailand who is currently living and working in the United States.

Comissão de Narcóticos se reúne em Viena, sede do Unodc, para debater crise de opioides mortais como fentanil e outras substâncias; tecnologias digitais facilitam comércio e movimentação de lucros; produção e contrabando de estimulantes usados em campos de batalha agravam situação em áreas de conflito. 

La decisión de Israel de cortar la electricidad a Gaza reducirá “sustancialmente” el suministro de agua potable, advierte UNICEF. El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU se reunirá de urgencia este lunes, a petición de varios Estados, para analizar los asesinatos de civiles en el oeste de Siria. Los recortes de fondos y el aislacionismo están complicando la lucha contra el tráfico de drogas, dice UNODC.

El 11 de diciembre se lanzó el Informe Mundial sobre la Trata de Personas 2024 de la UNODC. Esta 8ª edición del Informe Mundial ofrece una instantánea de los patrones y flujos de tráfico a nivel mundial, regional y nacional. Abarca 156 países y ofrece una visión general de la respuesta a la trata de…

Escritório das Nações Unidas sobre Drogas e Crime, Unodc, mostra que algumas medidas como dispensa de vistos, proteção temporária e ações de combate ao tráfico na Europa ajudaram a mitigar riscos de contrabandistas.

Escritório de Direitos Humanos da ONU informa que mais de 5,6 mil pessoas foram assassinadas no ano passado na ilha caribenha, 1 mil a mais que em 2023; 48% dos haitianos estão vivendo em insegurança alimentar.

갱단과의 전쟁 코카인 제국과 해양경찰 1부 국제 범죄조직을 쫓기 위한 해양경찰의 고군분투! 해양경찰과 함께한 6개월간의 밀착취재, 의 르포 다큐멘터리 공개! 배우 허준호의 첫 다큐멘터리 참여작! - 방송일시: 1부 - 2025년 1월 19일 일요일 밤 11시 # 외국의 갱들이 온다 현행 형법이 따라갈 수 없는 범죄자들이다. - 울리히 지버 / 독일 막스플랑크 국제형법연구소장 - 울리히 지버(Ulrich Sieber) 독일 막스플랑크 국제형법연구소장은 지난 7월 한국의 대검찰청을 방문해 '초국가적 범죄는 현대 사회가 직면한 가장 심각한 위협 중 하나'라 강조했다. 익명 SNS와 다크웹, 가상 화폐의 발달, 물류 플랫폼의 발전으로 마약 밀매, 인신매매, 사이버 범죄, 테러리즘과 같은 범죄가 한 국가의 법적·제도적 틀을 넘어 전 세계적으로 조직화되고 있으며 그 수법이 갈수록 교묘해지고 있다는 것이다. 소득 수준이 높고 물류 유통, 전자 통신망이 잘 발달되어 있으며 외국 문화를 자유롭게 향유하는 선진국의 면모를 가진 한국은 이 같은 초국가 범죄조직의 주요 타깃이 되고 있다. 수천억의 손실을 내고 있는 외국발 디지털 스캠 및 해킹, 외국 현지 인신매매, 대규모 밀수 및 밀입국에 대한 뉴스는 끊임없이 보도되고 있으며, 이 같은 범죄의 상선을 추적해 보면 어김없이 초국가 네트워크를 가진 범죄조직, 갱(Gang)의 그림자가 드리운다. 은 이러한 ‘갱단'에 초점을 두고 이들의 범죄 행각을 취재, 심화되는 초국가적 범죄에 대응할 방안을 수사기관과 함께 모색한다. 첫 번째 갱단과의 전쟁 - 코카인 제국과 해양 경찰 # 한국에서 유통되는 마약의 99%는 외국에서 들어오고 있다 초국가범죄 조직이 벌이는 불법 사업은 그 종류가 다양하다. 그중에서도 마약 유통은 초국가범죄 조직의 주된 수익원으로, 여러 국가에 마수를 뻗는 핵심 수단 중 하나이다. 한국 땅을 오염시키고 있는 마약 역시 99%는 북미, 동남아시아를 비롯한 외국의 범죄조직들로부터 나오고 있으며 이는 우리 사회의 심각한 위협이 된 지 오래다. 2023년 기준 마약사범은 27,611명으로 2만 명을 넘겨 역대 최대치를 기록, 전년도 대비 50.1% 증가한 상황이다. 외국의 조직 범죄집단들은 마약 공급량 자체를 늘리려 하고 있어요. 한국의 마약 시장은 동남아시아, 북미 시장과 긴밀하게 연결되어 있는데 이 양쪽의 마약 공급량이 늘어나다 보니 한국의 공급량이 늘어나는 것은 어쩔 수 없는 추세죠. - 심인식 연구관 / UNODC 유엔마약범죄사무소 - # 먼 이국땅에서의 첩보 대한민국에서 태평양을 가로질러 14,000여km. 수십 시간의 비행과 경유를 통해 닿을 수 있는 콜롬비아의 최대 항구 ‘카르타헤나'. 이곳에서 긴장된 표정으로 분주히 움직이는 한국인 수사관이 있다. 한국 해양경찰청 소속의 남자. 그는 익명의 정보원을 만나 한국으로 밀수되는 마약에 대한 첩보를 듣는다. 대규모 코카인이 부산항으로 들어갈 수 있다는 미확인 정보. 그의 발걸음이 빨라진다. 그는 어떤 수사를 하는 것일까? “우리랑 관련이 있을 수도 있을 것 같아서 확인 좀 해봐야 할 것 같아요. ‘움직임이 있다'라고 하니까.” # 미드의 조직들이 대한민국을 노린다? 대한민국의 대표적인 무역항이자 아시아와 세계를 연결하는 주요 물류 허브인 부산항. 이곳을 거쳐 가는 선박은 하루 300척이 넘는다. 그곳에 긴장된 표정으로 바다를 바라보는 또 한 명의 해양경찰이 있다. 수십 년간 해경에 몸담으며 여러 국내외 범죄조직을 상대해 온 베테랑 이일호 경정. 그는 2021년 1월 부산신항에서 발생한 사건을 잊을 수 없다. 그의 수사팀이 급습한 화물선에서 코카인 35kg이 발견된 것이다. 100만 명이 동시에 투약할 수 있는 어마어마한 분량의 코카인. 그 포장지에는 콜롬비아의 악명 높은 마약 카르텔을 상징하는 전갈 문양이 부착되어 있었다. “마약에 전갈이 그려진 걸 보고, 대형 마약 거래상이 우리나라 턱밑까지 왔다는 거 보고 깜짝 놀랐어요. ” 미드 를 통해 한국에도 널리 알려진 남미의 마약 카르텔들. 그들이 유통하는 코카인은 한국과는 크게 상관이 없는, 외국 드라마의 소재 정도로만 인식되어 왔다. 하지만 의외로 코카인은 꾸준히 한국을 찾아오고 있었다. 2018년 11월 부산 북항 - 코카인 (63.88kg) 적발 / 약 200만 명분, 1,900억 원 상당 2019년 8월 충남 태안항 - 코카인 (100kg) 적발 / 약 330만 명분, 3,000억 원 상당 2021년 1월 부산신항 - 코카인 (35kg) 적발 / 약 100만 명분, 1,050억 원 상당 2021년 10월 부산신항 - 코카인 (400.418kg) 적발 / 약 1,350만 명분, 1조 원 상당 ‘한국으로 들어올 물건들이 아니다, 이 정도 물량을 처리할 수 있는 조직은 한국에 없다, 그러니까 단순한 배달 사고다.'. 항상 다들 그런 분석을 했거든요. 그런데 이렇게 자주 오는데 그게 정말일까? 슬슬 의심되기 시작하죠. 이게 한국으로 들어오면 정말 치명적일 수도 있는 양이기 때문에…. 누가 한국에 코카인을 유통하려 시도하는 게 아닐까? # 그들은 이미 들어와 있다 우려는 현실이 되었다. 2024년 7월, 중부지방해양경찰청 김상범 경위는 의문의 첩보를 전달받는다. ‘국내에 코카인을 유통하는 미상의 조직이 있다'라는 것. 첩보와 함께 전달된 영상 속에는 kg 단위의 벽돌 형태 코카인이 촬영되어 있다. 그동안 숱하게 항구에서 적발된 코카인 블록의 형태와 같다. 게다가 블록에는 북미 범죄조직의 표식이 새겨져 있다. 해외 갱단 조직원들이 한국에 들어와서 코카인을 직접 유통하고 있다고 하더라고요. 한국 코카인 시장을 한번 개척해 보려는 것 같대요. 이게 지금 맞는 소리인가 싶었죠. 설마 항구에서 뚫린 건가? 제보 영상 속 코카인 블록의 실체를 확인하기 위해 출동 준비를 마친 중부지방해양경찰청 마약수사대. 전례 없는 추적이 시작된다. 한국에 침투한 초국가범죄 조직의 실체를 쫓는 중부지방해양경찰청 마약수사대의 이야기는 1월 19일 일요일 밤 11시 SBS스페셜 편에서 확인할 수 있다. 특히 연기 장인이라 불리는 카리스마 배우 허준호가 수사극의 내레이터를 맡아 날 것의 수사 현장에 더욱 무게감을 더한다.

En este episodio entrevistamos a Adriana Oropeza Lliteras, coordinadora del Centro de Excelencia UNODC – INEGI para conocer detalles del documento que lleva por título “Marco Estadístico para medir el homicidio de mujeres y niñas por razones de género (también denominado “femicidio/feminicidio”) Recursos: UNODC and UN Women, Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates of Intimate Partner/Family…

Buon venerdì Stupefan!Siamo arrivati all'ultimo episodio del nostro quarto anno. Il 2025 si aprirà con big news e con un episodio dalla cifra tonda, ma la puntata di oggi si appresta ad essere la degna chiusura del nostro anno. Grande è la confusione sotto il cielo in medio oriente, diceva quello, e il momento è eccellente per capire la portata dei danni del proibizionismo. Partiremo dalla Siria e dai ritrovamenti delle fabbriche di Captagon ora che il regime di Assad è stato cacciato, che forniscono la dimensione di un mercato illegale capace, da solo, di essere l'economia trascinante di uno stato in crisi. Chiuderemo poi coi discutibili risultati del ban dei Talebani sull'oppio e con la mappa delle nuove piantagioni, perché, come sempre, la domanda di droghe vale sempre la candela della gestione dell'offerta. Letterina di Natale ai potenti del mondo al play! Note dell'episodio:Recaptagon delle puntate precedenti: https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-drug-captagon-and-how-is-it-linked-to-syrias-fallen-assad-regime-245935Interviste mosce ad esperti: https://droghe.aduc.it/articolo/captagon+siria+traffico+droga+tiene+vita+paese_38531.phpSi scoprono gli stabilimenti produttivi: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/discovery-vast-syrian-drug-lab-reveals-secrets-illicit-trade-2024-12-13/Altri link per comprendere appieno la situazione sono nelle note dell'episodio 168Ultimo rapporto ONU su produzione di oppio in Afghanistan: https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1156566#:~:text=Opium%20cultivation%20in%20Afghanistan%20spiked,Crime%20(UNODC)%20has%20revealedChi altri produce oppio ora? https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/12/1144702#:~:text=Myanmar%20is%20now%20the%20world's,towards%20illicit%20opium%20poppy%20productionEntra in contatto con noi usando la mail stupefatticast@gmail.com o seguendo su Instagram il @stupefatti_podcast!  Puoi anche iscriverti a STUPEGRAM, il nostro canale telegram, a questo link https://t.me/stupegram!

Bogdan Gogulan has 20 years of experience in finance, product and business development. Before initiating NewSpace Capital, he had accumulated a unique combination of cross-border experience in communication, security and defense industries. He served as VP of international operations and business development for AT Communication (Switzerland), Defendec (Baltics) and Katmerciler (Turkey), managing breakthrough projects for security and defense agencies in the Middle East and Central Asia. For years, he managed alignment and cooperation with UN agencies (BOMCA/UNDP, BOMNAF, UNODC, UNHCR, IOM) and security organizations (NATO, OSCE, ISAF). Prior to that, Bogdan worked for American Express (USA, UK) and Deutsche Bank (UK). As global sales development Program Manager and Head of Industry Analytics at American Express he was responsible for global partnerships development with top tier clients. Since 2010, Bogdan has been actively involved with UN Alliance of Civilization's (UNAOC) participating as an OYW Ambassador in the UN Sustainable Development Goals' initiative. Bogdan holds a BSc in Financial Economics from University of Essex and graduated from Abingdon & Whitney College. He is a co-founder and CEO of NewSpace Capital GP S.A.

Número de vítimas saltou de 1% em 2016 para 8% em 2022; agência da ONU revela que criminosos coagem vítimas a aplicar golpes online; levantamento com 156 países identifica 47% de aumento em casos de trabalho forçado e de 31% no número de crianças exploradas. 

Espécies sob risco de extinção foram contrabandeadas de Madagascar até a Tailândia, onde foram interceptadas por força-tarefa de investigação; Escritório das Nações Unidas sobre Drogas e Crime colaborou com rastreamento da rede criminosa e repatriação dos animais. 

Wakati jana Desemba Mosi Ulimwengu ukiadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya UKIMWI kwa kuhamasisha haki za binadamu ili kufanikisha vita dhidi ya ugonjwa huu hatari, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya ya Kudhibiti Dawa za Kulevya na Uhalifu (UNODC) inajivunia miaka 25 ya kujiunga na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kukabiliana na UKIMWI (UNAIDS) katika kushughulikia janga la Virusi Vya UKIMWI (VVU) miongoni mwa watu wanaotumia dawa za kulevya na miaka 20 ya kazi ya kupambana na UKIMWI magerezani.  Anold Kayana na taarifa zaidi.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia mashauriano huko Busan kuhusu matumizi ya plastiki, na ripoti ya UNODC kuhusu UKIMWI na kudhibiti dawa za kulevya katika magereza. Makala inaturejesha Havana Cuba na mashinani inatupeleka nchini Kenya, kulikoni?Vuta nikuvute kwenye mashauriano huko Busan, Korea Kusini kuhusu mkataba wenye nguvu za kisheria dhidi ya uchafuzi utokanao na matumizi ya plastiki na kulinda mazingira ya baharini imefikia ukingoni kwa mkutano kuahirishwa na wawakilishi wa nchi zilizokuwa zinashiriki kuridhia rasimu mpya yenye ibara 32 itakayojadiliwa mwakani.Wakati jana Desemba Mosi Ulimwengu ukiadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya UKIMWI kwa kuhamasisha haki za binadamu ili kufanikisha vita dhidi ya ugonjwa huu hatari, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya ya Kudhibiti Dawa za Kulevya na Uhalifu (UNODC) inajivunia miaka 25 ya kujiunga na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kukabiliana na UKIMWI (UNAIDS) katika kushughulikia janga la Virusi Vya UKIMWI (VVU) miongoni mwa watu wanaotumia dawa za kulevya na miaka 20 ya kazi ya kupambana na UKIMWI magerezani.Makala leo inamulika jinsi bidhaa za kitamaduni zinavyotumika kukuza na kuendeleza mila na desturi za Kiswahili mkoani Tanga Kaskazini mwa Tanzania. Je ni bidhaa zipi hizo na zinatumika vipi? Tuungane na Flora Nducha aliyeyabaini hayo hivi karibuni alipokuwa Havana Cuba kwenye kongamano la kimataifa la Kiswahili.Na mashinani tunasikiliza manufaa ya ufadhili wa Mfuko wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Maendeleo ya kilimo, IFAD kwa wakulima kutoka kwake Sharon Kirui kutoka Kaunti ya Nakuru nchini Kenya ambaye ni mnufaika wa vocha za kielektroniki za ununuzi kutoka kwa IFAD na ameweza kupanua biashara yake ya kilimo.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

In this special episode of Seize & Desist, our host, Aidan Larkin, sits down with blockchain intelligence specialist, author and Asset Reality co-founder Nick Furneaux for a behind-the-scenes look at his second book, ‘There's No Such Thing As Crypto Crime', and the challenges of writing it over the last two years while balancing work, family, and building a house.Nick shares his journey from leaving school at 16 with no qualifications to becoming one of the world's foremost authorities in crypto investigations, having analyzed over $20 billion worth of crypto-related crime and trained thousands of investigators globally.Aidan and Nick also discuss the growing challenges for law enforcement, the role of AI in fighting scams, the rise of organised crypto crime, and why education and better training are essential for tackling the evolving world of cryptocurrency.Timestamps02:00 - Nick's background06:00 - Nick's first experience with crypto14:00 - Lessons from Yap Island: How Public Ledgers Work16:00 - Why investigators must understand crypto18:00 - Why so many scams use cryptocurrency25:00 - Understanding the appeal of Bitcoin ATMs33:00 - The challenges presented by AI38:30 - Building a future of accessible crypto educationResources MentionedThere's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime: An Investigative HandbookInvestigating Cryptocurrencies: Amazon.co.uk The world's first crypto auction: Asset Reality's origin story Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System Sweden pays drug dealer £1m after seizing his Bitcoin Operation ShamrockBillion-dollar cyberfraud industry expands in Southeast Asia as criminals adopt new technologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/aidan-larkin-29810781_bitcoinatm-moneylaundering-activity-7259916571886694400-AUpI/ TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs Establish First-Ever Private Sector Financial Crime Unit to Combat Crypto Crime | TRM InsightsVirtual Asset Transfer Fundamentals | Asset Reality Academy About our GuestNick Furneaux is a leading blockchain intelligence specialist with over 20 years of experience in computer security and forensics. He is the author of ‘Investigating Cryptocurrencies' (2018) and ‘There's No Such Thing As Crypto Crime' (2024), the only books focused on investigating crypto-related criminal activity. Nick also serves as a Blockchain Intelligence Expert at TRM Labs and is the co-founder of Asset Reality.Over the course of his career, Nick has contributed to high-profile investigations in fraud, murder, terrorism, and child protection, focusing on live data acquisition, volatile data analysis, and the role of cryptocurrency in criminal activity.A sought-after speaker at global conferences such as SOCEX and ACFE, Nick regularly provides training to governments, law enforcement, and corporations worldwide on advanced forensic techniques.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

Illicit drug trafficking is a shadowy industry with devastating impacts: depleting socioeconomic resources, disrupting trade, fuelling corruption, and eroding social cohesion. Its ripple effects extend across health systems, public infrastructure, and even the environment – deforestation and soil degradation are just some of its hidden casualties. In 2024, nearly 300 million people worldwide were reported to use drugs (UNODC), underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action. This transnational challenge evolves rapidly, with traffickers exploiting ever-changing routes, methods, and substances – most alarmingly, synthetic opioids. These potent drugs, traded in minute quantities, are hardly detectable, presenting unprecedented challenges for enforcement agencies. In this episode of Voice Mail, Ian Kerr speaks with Jagjit Pavadia, Board Member and former President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), to uncover how global cooperation can outpace criminal ingenuity. Pavadia shares insights into international partnerships, innovative technologies, and the critical role of the postal network in combatting illicit trafficking. From risk profiling and real-time intelligence sharing to training postal operators to detect illegal substances – even hidden in the heels of stiletto shoes – this episode explores actionable solutions to a pressing global crisis.

Leo ikiwa ni siku ya kimataifa ya kutokomeza ukatili dhidi ya wanawake, Je wajua kwamba wanawake na wasichana 140 walifariki dunia kila siku duniani kote mwaka 2023 wakiwa mikononi mwa wapenzi wao au ndugu wa karibu, ikimaanisha kuwa mwanmake mmoja anauawa katika kila dakika 10. Na zaidi ya yote bara la Afrika linaongoza? Maudhui ya siku hii yanasema “Hakuna kisingizio” cha ukatili dhidi ya wanawake lama alioushuhudia Ester manusura kutoka Uganda, ambaye kwa miaka mingi amekuwa akifanyiwa ukatili na mpenzi wake anaema “Nilikuwa na umri wa miaka 15 aliponioa naye alikuwa na miaka 28wakati mwingine alikuwa akinivua nguo zote na kunilazimisha kukaa kwenye varandana nilikuwa nikichelewa kurudi ananitandika nje nyumba kila mtu kushuhudia Nilikuwa katika hali mbaya ya uchungu Mkubwa na kuvuja damu.”maadhimisho ya mwaka huu yanaambatana na ripoti iliyotolewa leo jijini New York, Marekani na mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa likiwemo lile la masuala ya wanawake, UN Women na Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kudhibiti Dawa za kulevya na Uhalifu, (UNODC), inaangazia mwanga wa janga la mauaji ya wanawake na kutoa wito kwa hatua za dharura ili kukabili janga hilo.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa António Guterres katika ujumbe wake wa siku hii inayoadhimishwa tarehe 25 mwezi Novemba kila mwaka, ikiashiria pia kuanza kwa siku 16 za kutokomeza ukatili dhidi ya wanawake, zikiwa na kilele chake tarehe 10 mwezi Desemba, siku ya Haki za Binadamu duniani amesema “Janga la ukatili dhidi ya wanawake na wasichana linaaibisha ubindamu, dunia lazima iitikie wito huu. Tunahitaji hatua za dharura kwa ajili ya haki na uwajibikaji, na kusaidia uchechemuzi.”Mkurugenzi mtendaji wa UN Women Sima Bahous amesisitiza kuwa “Ukatili dhidi ya wanawake na wasichana si kwamba hauepukiki, unaweza kuzuilika. Tunahitaji sheria thabiti, ukusanyaji bora wa takwimu, uwajibikaji zaidi wa serikali, utamaduni wa kutovumilia, na kuongezeka kwa ufadhili kwa mashirika ya kupigania haki za wanawake na taasisi. Tunapokaribia kuadhimisha miaka 30 ya Azimio la Beijing na Jukwaa la Utekelezaji mwaka 2025, ni wakati wa viongozi wa dunia kuungana na kuchukua hatua kwa haraka, kujitolea na kuelekeza rasilimali zinazohitajika kumaliza mgogoro huu mara moja na kwa wote”Mauaji ya wanawake yanavuka mipaka, hali ya kiuchumi na kijamii, utamaduni. Hata hivyo kiwango au ukubwa wake unatofautiana.Kwa mujibu wa ripoti hiyo, bara la Afrika lilivunja rekodi ya kuwa na viwango vya juu vya wanawake kuuawa na wapenzi wao au mwanafamilia. Wanawake 21,700 waliuawa Afrika mwaka huo wa 2023, ikifuatiwa na bara la Amerika na kisha Oshenia.Mashirika ya UN Women na…

To learn more about TBML and the fight against it, Mahika Ravi Shankar, Assistant Editor at Trade Finance Global (TFG), spoke with Catherine Estrada from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sumera Baloch from Pakistan's Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU).   Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-adb-works-with-unodc-and-financial-intelligence-units-to-shine-light-in-the-shadows-of-tbml/

The war in Lebanon has reached a ‘critical point' with more than 3,000 confirmed dead: OCHAIn Gaza, specialist newborn care has been decimated, warns UNICEFRise in Afghan opium production reflects hardships, despite Taliban ban: UNODC

Produção da substância ilícita subiu 19% este ano apesar de banimento imposto pelo regime Talibã em 2023; Unodc defende apoio da comunidade internacional para que agricultores afegãos desenvolvam fontes sustentáveis de renda.

Cristina Ritter is an attorney-at-law specialized in business administration with a professional career of 20 years in both the United Nations and the private sector. She is currently the Head of Governance and Anti-Corruption at the UN Global Compact. Prior to this position, Ms. Ritter worked for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) since 2014, where she provided technical assistance in various continents on the international standards and tools to address corruption and money laundering, while engaging in international cooperation and asset recovery. Over the years, she was designated Global Coordinator of the Integrity Component of CRIMJUST, a UNODC flagship programme against drug-trafficking, she became responsible for the Americas at the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch (CEB) and served as Regional Anti-Corruption Advisor twice. In this context, she engaged with chambers of commerce, compliance associations, private sector entities and companies in over twenty countries to promote business integrity. She also fostered private-public dialogue, achieving the adoption of multiple policies, legal frameworks and national anti-corruption strategies.

Escritório das Nações Unidas sobre Drogas e Crime, Unodc, diz que grupos armados seguem “altamente envolvidos” com mercado da droga e intensificação da violência no país; subida ocorreu em relação à produção em 2022.

Estos fueron los temas tratados en Mañanas Blu de este lunes, 21 de octubre de 2024: El alcalde de Cali, Alejandro Eder, habló en vivo para Mañanas Blu sobre la COP16, este evento inedito en el país donde se hablará de la biodiversidad, y contará con más de 23.000 delegados confirmados. Además, es la primera vez que asisten jefes de Estado y el secretario general de las Naciones Unidas a una COP de biodiversidad. El coordinador regional de Monitoreo y Análisis de Unodc, Leonardo Correa, explicó las razones por las cuales los cultivos de coca han aumentado en el país ya que en algunos territorios es rentable. El cantautor colombiano Carlos Vives se refirió a la influencia que tuvo Egidio Cuadrado en la música vallenata y en su carrera musical. El acordeonero había estado lidiando con problemas de salud desde la pandemia. El ministro de Minas y Energías, Andrés Camacho, habló sobre el racionamiento de gas en el país con el fin de garantizar la energía en la costa y explicó que esta medida no afectará el servicio residencial ni comercial. La coordinadora de Alianza Coca para la Paz, Dora Troyano, se refirió a sobre los mitos sobre la coca, aclaró que coca y cocaína no es lo mismo y de como la gente tiene estigmatización de esta hoja. El abogado Rodrigo Uprimny desmintió lo propuesto por el presidente Gustavo Petro, quien insiste en calificar la investigación que adelante el CNE, contra el mandatario se trate de un golpe de estado, también aval la competencia del CNE para llevar adelante la misma. Escuche el programa completo aquí:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Borbala Fellegi, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. In this series of episodes, we explore what it means to “walk through tensions” - how we exist, find, and build community and forge a path forward through times of extreme polarization. Dr. Fellegi joins us to explore the intricate dynamics of polarization in today's world. With decades of experience in conflict resolution across Europe, Dr. Fellegi shares insights on the importance of acknowledging multiple narratives in a conflict and the critical role of compassion in bridging divides. She delves into the challenges of maintaining neutrality in the face of abuse and power imbalances, and the necessity for those in privileged positions to take the first steps toward reconciliation. Listen to gain a deeper understanding of how restorative practices can help build relationships and communities in even the most polarized environments. Dr. Fellegi reflects on the human need for compassion and active listening to offer a hopeful path forward in a world increasingly divided by ideology and power.  Dr. Fellegi is a researcher, mediator, conference and peace-making circle facilitator, trainer and lecturer. In 2008 she became founder and executive director of the Foresee Research Group. There, she oversees the Hungarian and EU programs researching the potential application of mediation and peace-making circles in community conflicts, in prison settings, and employs different conflict resolution community-building, research, and training projects in Hungary. In 2015 she joined the IIRP as an assistant professor. She has been working as a consultant for the Council of Europe, the UNODC, the National Crime Prevention Board and the Office of Justice in Hungary. She gives trainings and lectures at several universities, and she is the co-founder of the nationally accredited Dr. Fellegi & Winkler Mediator Training Programme. Besides numerous articles and book chapters, she is the author of the book Towards Restoration and Peace (Napvilág, 2009), one of the first comprehensive studies on the implementation of restorative justice in Hungary. She holds a master's degree in social policy from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary and a Master of Philosophy in Criminology from Cambridge University. Her Ph.D. thesis focused on the implementation of restorative justice in Hungary. Tune in to dig deeper in a conversation that challenges us to look beyond our own stories and embrace the complexity of others. Walking Through Tensions is a special series of the Restorative Works! Podcast. Through this series, we aim to generate reflection, hope, and wisdom about how to strengthen relationships and community in situations of unrest, dissent, polarization, and concern. Its title, far from literal, represents a metaphor that poses a question: how can we exist and collaborate while surrounded by complex and tense environments? Our guests are doing impactful work in these areas: please be mindful that they may mention specific sensitive topics of situations taking place around the world. Their positioning may or may not be aligned or reflective of the IIRP's. We invite you to listen and to reflect with us while also taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing. We hope to guide you in finding the learning tools that will help you and your community to walk through tensions in the best way possible.

This week, John and Elliot discuss a new report from the UN Office of Drugs and Crime on Transnational Organized Crime and the Convergence of Cyber-Enabled Fraud, Underground Banking, and Technological Innovation: A Shifting Threat Landscape, an article on the use of cryptocurrencies in election disinformation, FCA's recent fining of Starling Bank over its failure to have an adequate financial crime prevention program, the latest US sanctions of Hamas and several other items impacting the financial crime prevention community.

Presidente dos EUA, Joe Biden, visita Angola entre 13 e 15 de outubro. O polémico caso do avião apreendido com 2,6 toneladas de cocaína em Bissau ainda não acabou, afirma responsável da ONU. Alemanha: Decorre a 21ª edição do Festival de filmes africanos, um evento que junta realizadores das antiga e nova gerações do continente africano.

Aumento de apreensões de drogas na Guiné-Bissau é indicador de forte circulação de droga no país, diz UNODC. Arrancou hoje em Angola o censo geral 2024. Moradores dizem que é preciso evitar erros do passado. E no Gana, há receios que o pacto de paz possa estar ameaçado.

A jail which has newly opened in the city of Marawi on the Filipino island of Mindanao “symbolizes change” in the Philippines penal system, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).The Marawi City Jail, which was built by the Bureau of Jail management and Penology (BJMP) and inaugurated in May 2024, has been established according to the Nelson Mandela Rules.The Rules define what are generally accepted as being good principles and practice in the treatment of prisoners and prison management in detention facilities across the world.The Philippines currently has some of the most overcrowded jails in the world.Daniel Dickinson spoke to Renato Reynaldo Roales, a National Programme Officer at UNODC based in Mindanao, and began by asking him to describe the facility.

In this interview at SINCON 2024, Dr. Joshua James, a Regional Counter Cyber Crime Coordinator for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), shared his insights on the Regional Counter-cybercrime programme at UNODC.Dr. James argued that while law enforcement agencies are getting better at responding to cybercrime, the cyber criminals are also getting better at what they do. This is because cybercrime is a business for them, and they invest heavily in security measures to protect their operations.He believes that the key to defeating cybercrime is for governments to see their citizens as assets rather than liabilities. If people are viewed as assets, then more will be invested in educating them and giving them the tools they need to protect themselves online.He also said that international cooperation is essential in the fight against cybercrime. The current system for international cooperation, called mutual legal assistance, was created before the internet and is not effective for cybercrime. New tools and methods for international cooperation are needed.In conclusion, Dr. James said that he is confident that cybercrime can be defeated, but it will take a lot of work from governments and citizens alike.Recorded 23rd May 2024, 10.30am, SINCON 2024, Singapore.Dr. Joshua James is the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Counter-Cybercrime for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok, Thailand. He and his team implement counter-cybercrime programme in the region through capacity building and awareness programmes at all levels of government. He has worked as a seconded researcher with the Irish Police Computer Crimes Investigation Unit, INTERPOL's Financial and High-Tech Crime Unit, and the Korean National Police. He has also worked closely with public and private sector groups to raise awareness about cybersecurity and cybercrime issues. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Network Security from Purdue University, and his PhD in Computer Science with a focus on automating human inference in investigations from University College Dublin.#mysecuritytv #unodc #cybercrime

Southeast Asia has become the “ground zero” for the multi-billion-dollar global internet scamming industry according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).Transnational criminal groups working across the region are targeting victims around the world from so-called scam farms which are operating clandestinely - often alongside legal businesses.Many of the workers are coerced into scamming activities against their will and can be tortured if they do not meet targets for stealing money from victims.Benedikt Hofmann, the UNODC Deputy Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, visited a scam farm in the Philippines that was raided in March this year.  Daniel Dickinson caught up with him there and began by asking him to describe what he saw.

En entrevista con Pamela Cerdeira, para MVS Noticias, Óscar Balderas, periodista especializado en Seguridad, habló del Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024 de UNODC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito, a través del Centro de Excelencia UNODC-INEGI, organizó el webinario «Homicidio en América Latina y el Caribe» para presentar el Estudio Mundial sobre el Homicidio 2023 y reflexionar sobre sus implicaciones en la región. En este episodio entrevistamos a Adriana Oropeza Lliteras, coordinadora…

The Haitian economy may be on its knees, but the gangs that control much of the capital Port-au-Prince seem to have little trouble obtaining guns, mainly from the USA.The country is awash with weapons: according to experts convened by the UN Secretary-General, these “deadly arsenals” mean that gangs have “firepower that exceeds that of the Haitian national police,” and the problem is getting worse.The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has reported an increase in the trafficking of increasingly powerful and sophisticated weapons into the country since 2021, such as AK47, AR15 and Galil rifles. Sylvie Bertrand is the UNODC Regional Representative for Central America and the Caribbean and oversees the research teams tasked with documenting the sources, routes and distribution patterns of the illicit firearms fuelling violence in Haiti.She spoke to Felipe de Carvalho from UN News about UNODC strategies to make a significant dent in the flow of arms to the beleaguered country.

“The fact that criminals now, a decade and a half into this ecosystem existing, can still successfully launder on a public ledger is kind of horrifying”In this sequel episode of "Seize & Desist," Aidan Larkin is back with cybersecurity expert Carole House to continue their discussion on the challenges and potential solutions surrounding illicit finance in the crypto sector. They delve into the decentralized nature of crypto, address the persistent underestimation of cyber threats posed by state-sponsored actors such as North Korea and examine the challenges inherent in our existing countermeasures against the sophisticated use of cryptocurrency in ransomware-as-a-service models.They also touch on the centralized nature of stablecoins, the importance of responsible innovation and the need for the crypto industry to step up when it comes to compliance. Timestamps2 | Carole's major role in public sector policy in crypto and background 13 | Blockchain analytics firms only capture a floor of illicit activity, not the ceiling20 | The effectiveness of regulations in combating crypto-related crimes 26 | The ongoing debate of surveillance tools and a decentralised crypto society 31 | Lack of regulation and industry responsibility internationally 35 | Info sharing and other lessons from cybersecurity Resources Mentioned:Estimating illicit financial flows resulting from drug trafficking and other transnational organized crimes (UNODC 2-5% stat source)Congressional Hearing: Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit ActivityCounter-ransomware initiative (International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) -)Book: Investigating Cryptocurrencies (by Nick Furneaux)Book: Currency Cold War (by David Birch)Podcast: The Lazarus Heist (by Geoff White) Podcast: Unchained (By Laura Shin)Book: The Cryptopians (By Laura Shin)Podcast: Bankless (By Adams and Hoffman)About our Guest:Carole House is a cybersecurity and risk management specialist with a background in U.S. military intelligence.Throughout her decorated career, she has held several senior positions in the government, including Senior Cyber and Emerging Tech Policy Officer at the US Treasury; Head of Virtual Assets at FinCen and Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the White House. In these roles, she spearheaded initiatives to strengthen digital infrastructure and counter cyber-enabled national security threats.Carole currently serves as the Executive in Residence at Terranet Ventures, where she advises start-ups and non-profits on strategies to protect against emerging cyber threats.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

When most people think about organised crime, their minds will instantly turn towards mafia style organisations; and these days no-where do mafias hold more of a reputation than in Latin America. According to the UNCAC Coalition (a global network of over 350 civil society organizations (CSOs) in over 100 countries, committed to promoting the ratification, implementation and monitoring of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)) Latin America is considered the most violent region on the planet, and according to the latest UNODC report, organised crime is responsible for 30% of homicides in LA. The Global Corruption Barometer 2013 indicates that the police and judiciary are considered amongst the most corrupt institutions in the region. In some Central American nations, the costs of crime are twice the regional average, while in others (such as the “Southern Cone” of Uruguay, Argentina and Chile) these costs are less than half the regional average. The total regional cost reaches US $236 billion per year. The risks associated with criminal groups of this status are vast for both Latin America, and the rest of the world, making discussions about this facet of organised crime that much more important. So, to discuss the international risks of Latin American organised crime with us today, it is a pleasure to welcome Damian Gariglio onto the podcast.  Damián Gariglio is a political scientist and researcher from Buenos Aires. He majored in International Relations and holds a Master's Degree in International Studies from Torcuato Di Tella University - during which he spent six months in Colombia on a student exchange program. He is a member of the network of experts of the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime. He has experience conducting research in Colombia and in Argentina working for different international NGOs and the public sector. He has worked in Bogota for the Colombian campaign to ban landmines as a humanitarian disarmament adviser. He was also the coordinator of the Observatory of Defence and Security for the Centre for International Political Studies (CEPI). In the research arena, Damián is currently working as an Assistant Researcher for the University of Buenos Aires focused on new criminal structures in Latin America. 

“Blockchain analytics firms only capture a floor of illicit activity, not the ceiling” In this insightful episode of "Seize & Desist," Aidan Larkin hosts cybersecurity expert Carole House for a rich discussion on the complexities of digital assets, cryptocurrency, and the pressing issue of ransomware. As a veteran in the field, Carole shares her unique perspective on the growth of crypto-related crime and the importance of debunking myths surrounding illicit finance statistics.Carole and Aidan navigate through the thorny subject of quantifying illicit activities within the blockchain, how misinformation about these metrics can undermine efforts in combating crime, and the role of regulatory institutions like FinCEN.Stay tuned for Part 2, where the duo address the persistent underestimation of cyber threats posed by state-sponsored actors such as North Korea, and the challenges inherent in our existing countermeasures against the sophisticated use of cryptocurrency in ransomware-as-a-service models.Timestamps2 | Carole's major role in public sector policy in crypto and background 13 | Blockchain analytics firms only capture a floor of illicit activity, not the ceiling20 | The effectiveness of regulations in combating crypto-related crimes 26 | The ongoing debate of surveillance tools and a decentralised crypto society 31 | Lack of regulation and industry responsibility internationally 35 | Info sharing and other lessons from cybersecurity Resources Mentioned:Estimating illicit financial flows resulting from drug trafficking and other transnational organized crimes (UNODC 2-5% stat source)Congressional Hearing: Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit ActivityCounter-ransomware initiative (International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) -)Book: Investigating Cryptocurrencies (by Nick Furneaux)Book: Currency Cold War (by David Birch)Podcast: The Lazarus Heist (by Geoff White) About our Guest:Carole House is a cybersecurity and risk management specialist with a background in U.S. military intelligence.Throughout her decorated career, she has held several senior positions in the government, including Senior Cyber and Emerging Tech Policy Officer at the US Treasury; Head of Virtual Assets at FinCen and Director of Cybersecurity and Secure Digital Innovation at the White House. In these roles, she spearheaded initiatives to strengthen digital infrastructure and counter cyber-enabled national security threats.Carole currently serves as the Executive in Residence at Terranet Ventures, where she advises start-ups and non-profits on strategies to protect against emerging cyber threats.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

Today's episode is a break from the regular news updates to dive deep into the UN's international drug work, primarily through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Luke and Kevin will be at their upcoming annual Commission on Narcotic Drugs and discuss their events, involvement, and how other NGO's can get involved, too.  Follow the work of SAM and FDPS below:https://learnaboutsam.org/https://gooddrugpolicy.org/https://thedrugreport.org/On X: https://twitter.com/learnaboutsamhttps://twitter.com/GoodDrugPolicyhttps://twitter.com/KevinSabethttps://twitter.com/LukeNiforatosOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnaboutsam

A few weeks ago, we spoke to Nathan Paul Southern, who gave us a deep dive into the links transnational criminal organisations have to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Transnational crime is a topic so vast, it would be an injustice to only cover one aspect of it, given  its impact on international risk. Today, we are going to discuss a hugely pertinent issue, human trafficking and people smuggling. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, ‘Human trafficking is a global crime that trades in people and exploits them for profit. People of all genders, ages and backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. Traffickers use violence, fraudulent employment agencies, and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick, coerce and deceive their victims' Victims of trafficking can be any age, any gender and from anywhere in the world. According to UNODC's 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons which is compiled using official figures from over 141 countries, female victims continue to be the primary targets. The Report shows that in 2020 42 percent of detected victims were women and 18 percent girls. For male victims, the Report shows that 23 per cent of detected victims were men and 17 per cent were boys. The Report shows that the share of children among detected trafficking victims has tripled while the share of boys has increased five times over the past 15 years. Globally, one in every three victims detected is a child. Girls are mainly trafficked for sexual exploitation, while boys are used for forced labour. The share of detected male victims has risen from around 10 per cent in 2003 to 40 per cent in 2020. To help us unpack this vast global issue, we are excited to be joined by Roy McComb. Roy is an experienced former law enforcement officer having held executive leadership roles as the Head of Organised Crime in Northern Ireland and a Deputy Director in the (UK) National Crime Agency, where he was the UK law enforcement lead for Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking, as well as Child Sexual Abuse. He now provides strategic advice on organized crime on a number of international projects, and is currently based in Mogadishu Somalia. 

A 25 year old Alabama nursing student disappeared after calling 911 and claiming she was stopping to help a toddler in diapers who was walking alone on Interstate 459.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. Carlee Russel returned home two days later and claimed she had been kidnapped and had barely managed to escape. She said the toddler was used as bait. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. Carlee described how a man with “orange hair” emerged from the woods and picked her up and forced her into a vehicle. No, it wasn't Donald Trump. 1 She said the man then put her into the trailer of a tractor and drove her to an unknown location where he forced her to undress and took photos of her. Carlee also mentioned that the man had a female accomplice who fed her cheese crackers. 2 Police soon realized her story didn't add up. Carlee admitted she faked her own abduction. Her motives are unclear, but we suspect she was “inspired” by the kidnapping social media craze, a new “Satanic Panic” type of phenomenon which has been spreading like wildfire online, especially on Tik Tok. 3 This new trend, started by right-wing evangelicals, aims to terrify women, and convince them they can be abducted at any moment and sex trafficked. The scope is to distract from real social issues like overturning Roe v Wade, the gun violence epidemic, voting rights etc. Statistically, a woman in the US is more likely to get hit by lightning than get kidnapped and sex trafficked. 1. Ariana Baio & Andrea Blanco Carlee Russell smiles in mug shot as she's charged with false police report in kidnap hoax Independent, July 2023 ⇤2. Tiffanie Drayton ‘We will not be dismayed': What Carlee Russell's lie means for other missing Black women Daily Dot, July 2023 ⇤3. UNODC UNODC report on human trafficking exposes modern form of slavery UNODC, February 2009 ⇤

“Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) includes child prostitution (or child sex trafficking), child sex tourism, child pornography, or other forms of transactional sex with children. The Youth Advocate Program International (YAPI) describes CSEC as a form of coercion and violence against children and a contemporary form of slavery.[12][13] A declaration of the World Congress Against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, held in Stockholm in 1996, defined CSEC as, "sexual abuse by the adult and remuneration in cash or in kind to the child or to a third person or persons. The child is treated as a sexual object and as a commercial object".[13] “Commercial sexual exploitation of adults (often referred to as "sex trafficking")[10] is a type of human trafficking involving the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people, by coercive or abusive means for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Commercial sexual exploitation is not the only form of human trafficking and estimates vary as to the percentage of human trafficking which is for the purpose of transporting someone into sexual slavery. The BBC News cited a report by UNODC as listing the most common destinations for victims of human trafficking in 2007 as Thailand, Japan, Israel, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the United States. The report lists Thailand, China, Nigeria, Albania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine as major sources of trafficked persons.[11]” “Forced prostitution, also known as involuntary prostitution or compulsory prostitution, is prostitution or sexual slavery that takes place as a result of coercion by a third party. The terms "forced prostitution" or "enforced prostitution" appear in international and humanitarian conventions, such as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, but have been inconsistently applied. "Forced prostitution" refers to conditions of control over a person who is coerced by another to engage in sexual activity.[1][2]” -Wikipedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Today we welcome Richard Messick,  who served 14 years with the World Bank, advising on the rule of law and anti-corruption issues.  Richard now leads the Messick Group out of DC and recently traveled with UNODC to Southeast Asia to advise on anti-corruption in governance.  and also to Ukraine to advise the Ministry of Infrastructure on reconstruction.  There was a lot to unpack in this episode,  and we meander a little bit,  but I think you will enjoy the discussion,  so let's get started.  Special thanks to LC38 for celebrating our People's Choice Awards nomination by offering listeners 10 percent off anything at the site. Check them out at https://lc38brand.com/ 10% promo code: oneca10 One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground to forward U.S. foreign policy.  We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations. ​Have a story to tell? Email us to either speak or guest-host at: capodcasting@gmail.com Thank you to NIGMA for providing the mix "Habano." Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAxAxwE0Dgg. 

Las drogas ilegales han mutado y en el mercado cada vez aparecen nuevas mezclas ¿estamos en riesgo de una pandemia de opioides? ¿Qué drogas consumen los colombianos? ¿Qué es el Tusibí y por qué debería preocuparnos? Para este capítulo hablamos con Julián Quintero, director de la corporación Acción Técnica Social; con Jorge Baquero, investigador sobre conflicto armado y miembro del grupo de investigaciones REDES de la ESAP. También hablamos con Candice Welsch, Representante Regional de UNODC para la Región Andina y el Cono Sur y con el representante a la cámara, Juan Carlos Losada.

UN condemns attacks on Odesa PortUNHCR: Rohingya refugees face more hunger as aid cuts biteUNODC partners with Royal Foundation to combat illegal wildlife crime