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U.S. Senate Approves S.Res.783 – A bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as “Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day“
On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Senate considered, agreed to without amendment, and approved by Unanimous Consent, S.Res.783 – A bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as “Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day“. S.Res.783 was introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 104 [Pages…
Read MoreICAIE’s John Cassara Congressional Testimomy: Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. Financial System (June 2026)
Written Testimony ofJohn A. CassaraPresented to theSubcommittee on Oversight & InvestigationsU.S. House Financial Services CommitteeJune 9, 2026 Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. Financial System Thank you, Chairman Meuser, Ranking Member Green, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations of the U.S. House Financial Services…
Read MoreICAIE and Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Announce New Partnerships on Fighting Crime Convergence across the Americas
8 June 2026 Washington, DC and São Paulo, Brasil ICAIE and Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Announce New Partnerships on Fighting Crime Convergence across the Americas Spotlighting Criminal Threats in the Amazon Basin’s Critical Ecosystems and Habitats through a Network Consortium of Academic Centers Today, the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE) and the Escola de…
Read MoreFollowing the Money: Modern Strategies to Disrupt Illicit Economies and Transnational Criminal Networks – ICAIE Remarks, ACADEPOL, Rio de Janeiro, 11 June 2026
FINAL Prepared Statement and Key Points Following the Money: Modern Strategies to Disrupt Illicit Economies and Transnational Criminal Networks David M. Luna Executive Director International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE) Rio de Janeiro, Brasil 11 June 2026 ¡Bom Dia! It is an honor to return to Rio de Janeiro and to be here with you…
Read MoreLeveraging Strategic Intelligence within The Global Ecosystem of Criminality and Corruption
As I frequently note in our strategic intelligence work at ICAIE across numerous markets around the world: the global ecosystem of criminality has expanded greatly today compared to even a decade ago including the lucrative trade in narcotics and synthetic drugs, fakes, counterfeits, illegal tobacco and alcohol products, and other illicit goods and contraband. It…
Read MoreThe ICAIE Protocol – “Action Beats Reaction”: Kine-Dynamics and Adaptive Security Responses.
In the coming months across various continents, I will be sharing greater insights on “The ICAIE Protocol” related to crime convergence, the importance of strategic partnerships, and harnessing innovative solutions critical to counter transnational organized crime and illicit networks. The ICAIE Protocol: “Action Beats Reaction” Whoever adapts first in modern conflicts or asymmetrical security landscapes…
Read MoreAmong the Winners of an Inflationary Global Economy and Higher Prices of Consumer Goods: Counterfeiters and Criminal Networks
Inflation can trigger a boom in underground and black markets, directly increasing profit margins for organized crime and illicit commodity networks. As the cost of living rises, the demand for cheaper alternatives and off-market goods increases, incentivizing criminal organizations and fraudsters to exploit, steal, manufacture illegally, smuggle, and sell illicit or counterfeited items across borders…
Read MoreIllicit Trade of Counterfeit Medicines in Mexico: Diversification by Cartels into Pharmaceuticals Expands the Lucrative Illicit Trade in the Americas.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, 7 MAY 2026 /ICAIE NEWS/ — ICAIE releases new May 2026 Infographic on illicit trade of counterfeit medicines in Mexico and the Americas by the drug cartels that have also been designated by the United States and Canada as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) for their…
Read MoreHubs of Illicit Trade (HIT) Project
Since 2022, an international multi-disciplinary team of experts has been carrying out research on hubs of illicit trade and related risk zones and crime convergence points to help stakeholders better understand how to target and disrupt them. The first Hubs of Illicit Trade Project (HIT 1) analyzed four well-known hubs of illicit trade to understand…
Read MoreICAIE Supports the Corporate Transparency Act (ACT); Opposes Repeal of CTA via H.R. 425 that Weakens U.S. National Security and Further Empowers Bad Actors and Threat Networks
20 April 2026 The Honorable French Hill Chairman House Committee on Financial Services U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member House Committee on Financial Services U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Hill and Ranking Member Waters, On behalf of the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE)…
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