GI-TOC’s report ‘Wildlife has a Facebook problem’ exposes a booming online illegal wildlife trade, with 21K+ ads and 266K+ wildlife products identified – 74% on Facebook, fueling a $66M black market

by | Apr 10, 2026

Alarmingly, platform algorithms actively amplify this content, exposing users to illegal trade without intent, while the market itself has become highly commercialised, with estimated values reaching $66 million. The key takeaway is stark: online wildlife trafficking...

Egmont Group’s report The Role of FIUs in Fighting Environmental Crimes calls on FIUs to enhance analytical tools, cross-border collaboration, and sectoral awareness to track illicit financial flows

by | Oct 25, 2025

The report outlines how FIUs face significant hurdles—including limited awareness, resources, and cooperation—in detecting and analysing money flows tied to environmental offences such as illegal logging, wildlife trade, fishing and mining. It recommends that FIUs...

WJC reports sharp drop in pangolin and ivory trafficking, signaling a shift in global smuggling networks, but warns traffickers are refining tactics, laundering illicit profits, and exploiting intelligence gaps

by | Apr 30, 2025

The report credits international cooperation and strategic arrests for dismantling large-scale criminal operations. However, it warns traffickers are evolving, with shipments avoiding detection and intelligence gaps persisting. The WJC urges continued targeting of...