Organized crime & gold trade are increasingly connected, report shows

Mongabay
Jun 25, 2025, 2:03 pm186 ptsTrendingTop
The gold business has become more and more attractive for criminal organizations, as shown by a report published in late May by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Behind this trend is the rise in gold prices and the metal’s suitability for money laundering, thanks to its high value, ease of…

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