Environmental Organized Crime and Money Laundering in the U.S.

Environmental organized crime is a massive global enterprise, generating up to $281 billion annually, with the U.S. financial system aiding in concealing profits. Weaknesses in anti-money-laundering infrastructure enable money laundering in illegal industries like poaching, illegal logging, and illegal gold mining.

Environmental Organized Crime and Money Laundering in the U.S.

Environmental organized crime is a massive global enterprise, with Interpol estimating that it generates up to $281 billion a year. The U.S. financial system appears to be facilitating money laundering and concealing the profits of these illicit activities, creating a significant loophole for criminal actors.