Human Trafficking

Working Together to Fight Transnational Financial Crime

The transnational nature of criminal networks, cross-border financial flows, and sometimes the international nature of crimes themselves, mean a unified response between the public, private sector, and “third sector” is critical. This article uses the example of human trafficking to identify the capabilities of each sector and how they can achieve the greatest effect by working together.

Stuck and Seized – Consequences of Forced Labor

Global economies are more interconnected than ever, and human rights abuses can have a profound impact on supply chains and disrupt the flow of goods. Recent deliveries of certain luxury vehicles, such as Porsches, Audis, and Bentleys have been delayed because a small component that links those vehicles with computer networks was produced by a Chinese company linked to forced labor and surveillance of Uyghur populations in China.

Risky Russia – Government Agencies Warn Businesses of Possible Trouble

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The US Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Labor in late February issued a business advisory warning firms and financial institutions about the serious legal, financial, and reputational risks of doing business in Russia. According to the State Department’s assessment, Russia’s kleptocratic environment undermines fair competition and the rule of law, exposing businesses to the risk of extortion, appropriation of assets, and US law enforcement action.

Pig Butchering on the Rise: When Romance Goes Wrong

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What is pig butchering and how does it work? Read on to explore the global regulatory response to this rising scam, identify scam tactics and key mitigation strategies.

Human Trafficking

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and IRS-Criminal Investigations (CI) is partnering with other government agencies to highlight indicators and federal initiatives to combat this crime.