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Global Crime Issues

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Child Exploitation

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Abuse of children for labor, sex, or other illegal purposes. Widespread issue with hotspots in Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America.

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Arms Trafficking

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The illegal trade of weapons affecting conflict zones in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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Diamond Smuggling

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Illicit trade of diamonds to finance conflict, known as 'blood diamonds'. Mainly affects West and Central African countries.

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Human Trafficking

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Illegal trade of humans for exploitation or commercial gain. Impacted regions include Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Identity Theft

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Stealing personal information to commit fraud. A growing problem in more technologically advanced countries.

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Terrorism

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Acts of violence for political aims. Regions impacted include the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Money Laundering

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Process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money. High incidence in financial centers globally.

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Cybercrime

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Crimes conducted via the internet including hacking and fraud. Worldwide impact but prevalent in Eastern Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Illegal Immigration

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Unauthorized entry or residence in another country. Particularly affects the U.S., Europe, and countries bordering conflict zones.

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Environmental Crime

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Illicit activities harming the environment, including illegal logging and pollution. Major impacts in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Russia.

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Wildlife Trafficking

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Illegal trade in endangered species impacting Africa, Asia, and South America.

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Drug Trafficking

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The illegal trade of drugs across countries impacting Central and South America, Asia, and North America.

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Organ Trafficking

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Illegal trade in human organs. Common in regions with high poverty levels and weak legal systems, including parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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Piracy

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Maritime crime including ship hijacking, primarily impacting the Horn of Africa and Southeast Asia.

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Intellectual Property Theft

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Illegal copying and distribution of copyrighted material. Countries with strong tech industries, like the United States, Japan, and South Korea, are especially impacted.

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Cultural Property Theft

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Stealing or illicit trade of cultural artifacts. Countries with ancient civilizations, such as Iraq, Egypt, and Peru, are often victims.

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Corruption

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Abuse of power for private gain. Universal issue but notably problematic in Russia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia.

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Maritime Drug Trafficking

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Illegal drug transportation by sea, significantly impacting Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

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Counterfeiting

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Production of fake goods or currency. A global issue with notable activity in China, Italy, and Nigeria.

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Nuclear Smuggling

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Illegal trade of nuclear materials and technology. Concern in post-Soviet states, parts of Asia, and the Middle East.

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