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π§ Inside the Dark Economy β Cartels, Corruption & Financial Warfare
Illicit Edge - Edition for February 18, 2025
Hello, Illicit Edge Fans!
π’ New Episode of Coercive Capital with Elaine Dezenski!
π° The Trillion-Dollar Illicit Economy Is Fueling Global Instability
More than $2 trillion flows through the illicit economy every year β funding cartels, corruption, and crime. These networks donβt just launder money β they destabilize governments, fuel violence, and erode national security.
In this must-listen episode, David Luna, former U.S. State Department official and Executive Director of the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies, exposes the dark side of globalization and how transnational criminal networks are evolving.
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π Key insights include:
π The staggering scale of the shadow economy
π How illicit networks are undermining U.S. national security
π The growing alliance between cartels, Chinese money launderers, and terror groups
π Why the private sector must play a bigger role in dismantling illicit finance
ποΈ Tune in now for an inside look at how financial crime is reshaping global power.
π Watch now β Discover how illicit finance fuels global crime
π Listen now β Uncover hidden threats to national security
This episode is supported by K2 Integrity, the premier global risk advisory firm. Learn more.