Organized crime is considered to be a changing and flexible phenomenon. Many of the benefits of globalization such as easier
and faster communication, movement of finances and international travel, have also created opportunities for transnational
organized criminal groups to flourish, diversify and expand their activities. Traditional, territorial-based criminal groups
have evolved or have been partially replaced by smaller and more flexible networks with branches across several jurisdictions.
In the course of an investigation, victims, suspects, organized criminal groups and proceeds of crime may be located in many
States. Moreover, organized crime affects all States, whether as countries of supply, transit or demand. As such, modern organized
crime constitutes a global challenge that must be met with a concerted, global response.
Regular sessions of the Conference, Working Groups, information gathering under the Organized Crime Convention, as well
as background and practical information. Read
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Transnational organized crime requires a coordinated transnational response. As criminal networks span the globe, efforts
to combat them must likewise cross borders so as to ensure that organized crime networks do not simply divert their activities
to countries or regions where weak cooperation means weak criminal justice responses. Read more»
Every nation is affected by the problems of serious and organized crime. Its destructive effects can detrimentally impact
on the daily lives of citizens, hamper economic growth, and hamper efforts made by governments to contain the consequences
of crime. UNODC works with States parties to the Organized Crime... Read more»
As organized crime groups join ever more complex networks spanning the globe, the crimes become increasingly transnational
and the types of crime they are able to commit diversify. New threats to global security are emerging... Read more»
In order to enhance the knowledge base available for Member States to develop effective international responses to transnational
organized crime threats, UNODC has produced a series of legal and technical tools and publications. Read more»
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