Economist Podcasts Re-route of all evil: transnational crime and Ukraine’s war
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May 2, 2023 
John Hooper, an expert on organized crime, discusses how the war in Ukraine has forced criminal networks to adapt, reshaping transnational crime from Afghanistan to the Andes. Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent, shares chilling accounts of abductions in Nigeria, highlighting the emotional turmoil faced by families of the missing. The conversation touches on the crucial role of organizations like the Red Cross in providing support and remembrance, while also celebrating the surprising renaissance of Campbelltown whisky, once dubbed the Whisky Capital of the World.
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Nigerian Kidnappings
- Last month marked nine years since over 200 girls were kidnapped by jihadists from a school in northern Nigeria.
- Most of them have still not been found.
War's Impact on Trafficking
- The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted global trafficking patterns.
- Ukrainian ports are out of action, forcing criminal networks to reroute.
Ukraine's Criminal Superhighway
- Ukraine was a criminal superhighway connecting to Russia, facilitating trafficking of various goods.
- The war disrupted this, forcing criminals to find new routes.