⚠️ Extortion can occur in several ways. It can be identified according to its elements: 🔻Who carries it out 🔻The source that gives power to the extortionist 🔻The nature of the threat 🔻The form of payment 🔻The way it is carried out Learn more: buff.ly/4dLrRho

Cyber-enabled crime is becoming a significant threat in South Eastern Europe. The region's vulnerability is highlighted by major attacks in Albania 🇦🇱, Montenegro 🇲🇪 and North Macedonia 🇲🇰 Read our recent article👇 buff.ly/4dGipeK

Is the fox guarding the henhouse? As the Global Organized Crime Index 2023 reveals, state-embedded actors are hijacking our fight against organized crime. 👮‍♀️Can we trust the corrupt to police the corrupt? Read more on how to rethink strategies. buff.ly/3MpkKia

🇨🇴 #Colombia’s push for cannabis legalization could reduce police violence and transform the criminal justice system, freeing up resources for more pressing public safety issues. The journey to reform is complex but necessary ⬇️

🚕 Violence in South Africa's 🇿🇦 taxi industry is spilling over to bus companies like Intercape. This growing threat of extortion and violence endangers both public safety and economic freedom. Find out how in our latest report: buff.ly/3y3Fp8c

🎊 We’re thrilled to announce our 1st Women's Fellowship cohort! 5️⃣ remarkable women from Ghana 🇬🇭, Madagascar 🇲🇬, Brazil 🇧🇷, Mexico 🇲🇽, and Nepal🇳🇵 will lead groundbreaking initiatives to combat illegal mining, deforestation and #environmentalcrime. 👉buff.ly/3Korw6T

🇩🇪 In July 2024, a German drug dealer’s livestream of his half-tonne cannabis stash led to chaos after 300kg was stolen, unleashing a wave of violence. The “Mocro” mafia's influence is spreading, sparking fears of escalating organized crime in Germany ⬇️ buff.ly/3ALkw2D

The arrest of #Telegram founder Pavel Durov by French authorities marks a pivotal moment in global tech governance. 📲 As states grapple with the power of tech giants and online crime, this case could redefine how governments police the digital world. buff.ly/3MxJDs4

🇭🇳🇬🇹🇸🇻 🧵 How do communities in #ElSalvador, #Guatemala and #Honduras resist extortion, and what effects do state measures have? The use of the state of exception has reduced extortion instances and homicides, but #humanrights violations have increased. buff.ly/4dLrRho

🇿🇦 Gang violence remains a critical issue in South Africa’s #WesternCape, with over 200 shootings recorded in just two months. Our latest report highlights a power struggle among gangs as law enforcement tries to contain the chaos: 👉buff.ly/3ZbM2Ay

🗓️ Join us and Livia Wagner at the hybrid Project Closing Summit in 🇵🇪 Lima, Peru, on Sept 6, 11 am (local time) as the EU-funded #HEROESproject concludes with key milestones in combating Child Sexual Exploitation & Human Trafficking in 17 countries 👉buff.ly/3z4XqTW

🔎🇭🇹 Our first Risk Bulletin on #Haiti is out! It analyzes key trends in Haiti's political economy of violence and how it affects the crisis the country faces. ➡️ Check it out now: buff.ly/3LHh8rq

Recent mass kidnappings in #Nigeria 🇳🇬 highlight a disturbing trend. Over 280 children were abducted in Kaduna, while a similar incident occurred in Borno. 🔍Who's behind these acts of terror? 🎥 Watch the full episode here: buff.ly/3z3mL0w buff.ly/3MsAXmK

📢 Coming soon: Our new report with ACLED profiles Ambazonian separatist groups in #Cameroon 🇨🇲 🗓️ Join us on Sept 10 at 10 am ET for the virtual launch, featuring expert insights on armed groups' ties to illicit economies. Register 👉 buff.ly/47dovkw

👋 Meet the #GIResilience Women’s Fellows 👇 🇬🇭 Agnes from Ghana, 🇲🇬 Kanto from Madagascar, 🇧🇷 Flávia from Brazil, 🇲🇽 Dawn Marie from Mexico, and 🇳🇵Ashmita from Nepal. Stay tuned for their upcoming work in combatting #environmentalcrime. ➡️ buff.ly/3Korw6T

🇺🇦 2024 is a crucial year for #Ukraine to develop and implement a comprehensive veterans’ policy. Failure to do so could result in veterans being recruited into organized crime groups. Find out what can be done to avoid this ⬇️

💼 Foreign companies are deepening their presence in the #PacificIslands. 💴 Mainly of Asian origin, some exploit lax regulations and corrupt partnerships for profit. 🏛️ Whilst companies and elites profit, locals are exploited. 🔗 buff.ly/48QOXzB

♻️🌐 From the environment to geopolitics, organized crime infiltrates every aspect of our lives. And current responses are insufficient. 👉Learn about some of the building blocks of a global strategy against it in our "Intersections" report: buff.ly/3XNmjNY