Cryptocurrency Evasion: How Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea Circumvent Sanctions and Fuel Cybercrime

Cryptocurrency Evasion: How Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea Circumvent Sanctions and Fuel Cybercrime

Sanctions are a powerful tool used by countries to exert pressure on regimes that threaten international peace and security. Traditional financial systems make it relatively easy to track and block transactions from sanctioned entities. However, the rise of...
The Shadow Economy: How Global Chinese Money Laundering and Underground Banking Threaten U.S. National Security

The Shadow Economy: How Global Chinese Money Laundering and Underground Banking Threaten U.S. National Security

Underground banking and the dark world of global Chinese money laundering constitute a sophisticated web of illicit financial activities that profoundly impact global economies and international security. These operations, orchestrated by complex crime syndicates,...
A Multidisciplinary Strategy for Combating Money Laundering: Integrating Law Enforcement, Financial Institutions, and Regulatory Bodies

A Multidisciplinary Strategy for Combating Money Laundering: Integrating Law Enforcement, Financial Institutions, and Regulatory Bodies

Money laundering is a complex crime that undermines the integrity of financial systems and enables various illegal activities, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and corruption. Given its multifaceted nature, effectively combating money laundering requires a...