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The Intelligence: Asia’s transnational crime gangs
Nov 8, 2023
Gareth Brown, Middle East correspondent for The Economist, shares his insights on the rising tide of organized crime in Asia. He discusses a high-profile money-laundering case in Singapore linked to online gambling, revealing how crime gangs exploit these avenues. The conversation shifts to political dynamics in Palestine, featuring Muhammad Dahlan's vision for a post-war future. Additionally, the health crisis posed by lead-adulterated turmeric in South Asia is examined, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and successful mitigation efforts.
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- Transnational criminal gangs and Chinese gamblers are causing a surge in money laundering activities across Asian countries, posing a significant challenge for governments.
- Muhammad Dahlan envisions a technocratic government leading both Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing Palestinian unity and proposing a parliamentary system for negotiations with Israel.
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Surge in Money Laundering in Asia
Asian countries are grappling with a surge in money laundering activities linked to transnational criminal gangs and Chinese gamblers. Online scams, money laundering, and human trafficking are occurring in countries like Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore. Governments are making efforts to combat the problem, but the highly mobile criminal gangs pose a significant challenge as they can quickly relocate to places with high corruption levels.
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