Canada Border Services Agency announces that a major auto theft investigation has led to organised-crime and money-laundering charges against individuals and companies allegedly exporting stolen vehicles

by | Dec 17, 2025

In December 2025, the CBSA and partner agencies unveiled results from a long-running investigation into transnational auto theft rings, alleging that suspects facilitated export of stolen vehicles and laundered proceeds through complex schemes. The operation includes...

Europol’s EMPACT 2024 Results Factsheets highlight the disruption of illicit financial networks, €1BN in seized assets, and recovered funds across major crimes, urging the need for stronger collaboration

by | Sep 30, 2025

The report highlights the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation and intelligence sharing in disrupting criminal networks across priority areas such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and human trafficking. It underscores the EU’s strategic commitment to data-driven,...

GI‑TOC Research report maps East and Southern Africa as a major conduit for heroin, illicit gold, and wildlife trafficking, fueled by global crime networks, insurgents, and weak border controls

by | Jul 30, 2025

The report highlights the emergence of critical regional hubs and the complex cross-border illicit economies , spanning drugs, wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, and human smuggling that underpin these risks. This evolving landscape underscores the urgent need for...