Global environmental crime epidemic fuels multi-billion dollar illicit economy

By Lee Rondganger | Published Nov 9, 2023

From the plundered forests of Myanmar to the ruby-rich lands of Mozambique, criminal networks are decimating the Earth's natural resources. The stakes are high, with the value of these crimes soaring between $110 billion and $281 billion annually, making it one of the most lucrative illegal economies on the planet.