United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Global migrant smuggling and illicit finance

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Human smuggling networks earned up to $509 million in 2025

Reports from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration highlight the scale and financial complexity of human smuggling networks. In 2025, smuggling networks uti

Bolivian judicial corruption and cartel expansion probes

15 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bolivian police apprehended for facilitating cell phone use for former prosecutor

The investigation into the ‘Mariaca case’ and judicial corruption has intensified. Former Attorney General Roger Mariaca remains in custody, facing accusations of leading a criminal organization that protected drug traff

Red Sea and Horn of Africa maritime and regional security

13 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: China and Djibouti call for freedom of navigation in Red Sea

The geopolitical landscape across the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa remains destabilized by interconnected conflicts. In Yemen, Houthi rebels have increased attacks on maritime vessels, disrupting regional stability and

Ghanaian political calls for narcotics investigation

11 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana court adjourns 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment trial

Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately €225 million in Dunkirk, France, Ghanaian authorities and civil society have intensified scrutiny of port security protocols. The narcotics were foun

International drug and pharmaceutical trafficking operations

7 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Conakry Prosecutor orders crackdown on criminal networks

Law enforcement agencies across West Africa, Europe, North Africa, and the Caribbean continue to conduct operations to intercept illegal narcotics and psychotropic substances. In West Africa, recent activity includes a m

U.S. Trafficking in Persons Report rankings

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana Ministry of Gender reviews national anti-trafficking plan

The 2026 U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report highlights varying levels of progress in combating human trafficking across several nations. Ghana has been upgraded to Tier 1, making it the only African n

Illicit trafficking and ammunition diversion in DR and Haiti

8 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Dominican ammunition diversion to Haitian gangs sparks security concerns

The Dominican Republic faces escalating scrutiny following a United Nations expert panel report confirming that ammunition used by Haitian criminal gangs, such as ‘400 Mawozo’, originates from official Dominican supplies

Suriname maritime security and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Suriname enhances maritime logistics and port security

Suriname has initiated several measures to strengthen its maritime security, logistics, and regulatory compliance. In September 2026, the government established the Maritime Security Council to improve coordination acro

Cambodian crackdown on online scams

9 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cambodia targets online scam networks amid scrutiny of political links

The Cambodian government has implemented extensive measures to combat online fraud and cybercrime, following international pressure. A major year-long operation conducted by the Ad-Hoc Commission for Combating Online Sca

Egypt digital privacy and cybercrime legal framework

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Egypt Information Technology Crimes Law outlines penalties

Discussions regarding Egypt’s digital legal framework have focused on both data protection compliance and the penalties associated with information technology crimes. Legal experts have addressed the practical challenge

Libyan military narcotics seizure in Kufra

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Libyan military seizes 1.3 million narcotic pills in Kufra raid

The Subul al-Salam infantry brigade, a unit of the Libyan National Army under commander Khalifa Haftar, conducted a raid in the southeastern town of Kufra that resulted in the seizure of over 1.3 million narcotic pills.

Human trafficking in Mexico

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mexico addresses human trafficking via digital law and regional enforcement

In 2024, the Mexican government reported 661 new investigations into human trafficking, with 392 specifically related to sexual exploitation. During that year, authorities identified 860 victims and secured 98 conviction

Colombian military operations against illegal gold mining

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Colombian Army destroys illegal mining unit in San Rafael

The Colombian military continues operations to dismantle illegal gold mining infrastructure across various regions. In Antioquia, the Special Energy and Road Battalion No. 4 destroyed a production unit in the El Ingenio

Yemen maritime security and legal capacity building

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Maritime Affairs Authority launches port security workshop in Aden

The General Authority for Maritime Affairs in Aden has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen maritime legal and security capacities. In September 2026, the authority concluded a specialized training course on inte

Synthetic drug market trends in Asia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Drug trafficking trends shift toward synthetic substances in Central and West Asia

Reports from the UNODC and regional authorities indicate a significant shift toward synthetic drug markets across Asia. In South and Southeast Asia, Myanmar has emerged as a central hub for a massive methamphetamine ec

Ghana security and regional crime prevention efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Ghana launches ‘ECOWAS for All’ awareness campaign

Ghana has initiated the ‘EU for a Secure Ghana’ project, an EU-backed program aimed at strengthening the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to violent extremism, terrorism, and transnational organized crime, specifi

Cybercrime and fraud operations in Southeast Asia

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Cambodia dismantles $250 million cryptocurrency money laundering ring

Southeast Asian criminal networks have been linked to massive financial fraud operations involving both traditional banking and digital assets. Data from the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Morocco presents crime prevention strategies in Abu Dhabi

The 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi, running from September 26 to October 1, 2026, has convened representatives from approximately 100 countries to address evolving global criminal threats. The assembly focuses on fo

Southeast Asian online scam syndicates

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asian scam syndicates cause massive global financial losses

Reports indicate a significant rise in the scale and impact of online scams originating from Southeast Asia. GSMA data shows that approximately 45% of reported scam cases in countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, the P

Nigeria Immigration Service passport intervention in UK

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Immigration Service expands diaspora passport services and border security

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) initiated a plan to deploy a Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address application backlogs and assist the Nigerian diaspora. Directed by Interior Minister Dr. Olub

Transnational crime and record coca cultivation in Bolivia

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bolivia coca cultivation reaches record levels amid cocaine surge

Bolivia is experiencing an escalation in transnational organized crime and illegal coca cultivation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that criminal mafias are utilizing the country as a tra

Thai PM Anutin political and diplomatic activities

9 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Thai PM Anutin calls for UN reform and equal global voices

In mid-August 2026, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul engaged in both domestic political interactions and international diplomatic efforts. Domestically, Anutin met with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Pa