# Norwegian tourism sector economic crime risks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-tourism-sector-economic-crime-risks > Updated: 2026-10-21T03:14:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A 2026 threat assessment by Økokrim identified that criminal networks are infiltrating the Norwegian tourism industry to facilitate money laundering. The report noted the use of front companies, straw men, and trade-based laundering, specifically highlighting the use of cash and Chinese payment platforms. The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) also flagged an increasing intelligence risk in Northern Norway, where foreign actors may use legitimate business fronts to establish a presence in strategically important regions. In response, the Norwegian government and Økokrim have intensified efforts to combat economic and environmental crime. New measures include establishing a dedicated Økokrim office in the Troms police district to specialize in money laundering and profit seizure. To enhance oversight, the government plans to introduce new investment control legislation and has allocated funding to the Brønnøysund Register Centre to create a transparency register for identifying real company owners. These actions follow a reported 12 percent increase in fraud cases between 2023 and 2024 and challenges with foreign-organized tourism services bypassing the national tax system. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Norway strengthens fight against economic crime and tourism fraud Norway is ramping up police and Økokrim efforts to tackle money laundering, tax evasion, and criminal networks exploiting the tourism boom in Northern Norway. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-strengthens-fight-against-economic-crime-and-tourism-fraud ### 2026-10-08: Criminal networks exploit Norwegian tourism for money laundering Økokrim warns that criminal networks are exploiting Norway's tourism industry for money laundering and intelligence threats, particularly in strategically important Northern Norway. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/criminal-networks-exploit-norwegian-tourism-for-money-laundering --- Cite as: Norwegian tourism sector economic crime risks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-tourism-sector-economic-crime-risks