Hernan AlbamonteCOVID-19 and Illicit Trade: When Organized Crime and Terrorists Profit from the PandemicThe global COVID-19 pandemic has tragically impacted the lives, health and wellbeing of many around the world. It has led to deep economic…Nov 6, 2020Nov 6, 2020
Hernan AlbamonteThe destabilising effects of Money LaunderingMoney laundering has negative micro and macro economic effects that deprive developing nations to achieve sustainable growth.Sep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019
Hernan AlbamonteIllicit Trade in the Dark WebThe Dark Web is, by its nature, anonymous and incapable of discriminating between criminals and ordinary users. The new headache for LE.Aug 18, 20191Aug 18, 20191
Hernan AlbamonteThe perverse activity of Wildlife TraffickingThe leniency that the governments show towards an activity as sinister as wildlife trafficking has made it difficult to tackle the problem.Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
Hernan AlbamonteFree Trade Zones: A Driver For Illicit TradeFree Trade Zones are set up to attract foreign investment. But their low regulations can let criminals carry out their illegal activities.Jun 13, 20191Jun 13, 20191
Hernan AlbamonteBlood Brothers: How Illicit Economies Facilitate CorruptionOrganized crime and illicit economies are increasingly prominent sources of political corruption, as criminal networks pour money into…May 27, 20191May 27, 20191
Hernan AlbamonteUnderstanding the behaviour of Consumers Who Buy Counterfeit ProductsWhat motivates a consumer to buy a fake product? Here’s a detailed insight into this erratic behaviour and what causes itMay 5, 2019May 5, 2019
Hernan AlbamonteWhat Is Illicit Trade? What Are Its Consequences?Illicit trade stuns economic growth and creates inequality around the world. Find out what the phenomenon actually means.May 5, 2019May 5, 2019