As technology transforms our lives, it is also reshaping crime — and challenging how justice systems respond. From 26 September to 1 October, the in Abu Dhabi brings together governments, civil society, academia and experts to explore how criminal justice can keep pace with rapid technological change. Discussions will focus on protecting people, especially the most vulnerable, and the environment from crime, violence and exploitation. From access to justice and smarter prevention to stronger partnerships and emerging forms of crime, the Congress will seek practical solutions for a safer, fairer digital age.
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The ĢƵODC-World Bank helps countries identify and assess money-laundering risks linked to cross-border trade, enabling authorities to strengthen oversight, improve coordination and target resources where risks are greatest.
This year's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons theme, "Trapped Behind the Scam," exposes the hidden human cost of online fraud. Behind many romance scams, cryptocurrency schemes, and fake investment offers are victims of human trafficking—people lured by false job promises, then trapped in scam compounds and forced to commit cyber-enabled crimes under threats, violence, and coercion. Ending these crimes requires stronger cross-border cooperation, protecting survivors, and dismantling the criminal networks that profit from exploitation.
In this episode, criminal justice actors and the showcase real cases and international cooperation against digital crime.
Organized fraud is crime at industrial scale. It operates across borders, platforms, sectors; generating mass victimization and significant illicit profits. Technology lowered the cost of deception. With proceeds reinvested into other forms of crime, this fraud fuels wider criminal activity. While global losses are difficult to quantify, credible estimates place them at a scale comparable to annual economic outputs of a major national economy. More at.
Scammers target students with “” schemes that can turn illegal, labeling you a money mule and putting your future—jobs, loans, and legal standing—at risk.
The (INCB) its 2025 on 26 February 2026 at 11 a.m. (CET). This year, the report focuses on international cooperation in drug control, highlighting how States work together to address the world drug problem, including illicit trafficking, precursor control, and access to controlled medicines. It also discusses broader United Nations priorities such as peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights as they relate to drug policy. .
In today’s globalized world, waste management has become a major obstacle to economic sustainability and sustainable development. Unsustainable production and rising consumer demand generate growing volumes of waste that threaten health, the environment, and economies worldwide. The illegal waste trade intensifies these impacts, causing ecosystem damage, health risks, and inequality in destination countries, while undermining governance, fueling corruption, and supporting organized crime. The report ‘Waste Crimes and Trafficking’ by the ĢƵ Office on Drugs and Crime reaffirms its commitment to combating waste trafficking.
exposes how traffickers exploit migrants and urges all people on the move to report abuse, affirming their rights regardless of immigration status.
A new reveals significant differences in how countries criminalize migrant smuggling, despite global efforts to tackle this organized crime.
Digital evidence includes any electronically stored or transmitted information, such as photos, messages, or emails, that can serve as crucial proof in legal investigations.
As scammers become more creative, it's crucial to recognize the signs of online fraud and cryptocurrency scams to avoid acting recklessly under pressure.
"[T]his is another place where the ĢƵ can play a role in bringing that public private connectivity together"
Carmen Corbin dreamt of serving with the United Nations from an early age. Now head of Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Prevention programmes at the Office on Drugs and Crime (ĢƵODC) in East Africa, she is dedicated to protecting children from shocking online exploitation.
“We won't know who is real and who is not real. We can't keep up. All of us, in some way, shape or form, will potentially suffer from the fact that we won't be able to trust anyone that we meet, because you're never sure if that person is truly who they say they are.”
The ĢƵODC supports law enforcement efforts in tackling all transnational organized crime and counter terrorism, including cybercrime. In this episode, Carmen reflects on the challenges of overseeing a wide portfolio, on the psychological strain of prosecuting the worst kinds of cybercrimes and shares her advice for a successful international career.
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With ĢƵODC's support, farmers in regions like Myanmar, Peru, and Afghanistan are shifting from illicit crops to coffee cultivation, promoting sustainable development and economic stability.
Organized crime steals, corrupts and kills. It’s time we pull together to push back. International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime calls for united global action. The devastating impact of organized crime threatens lives, destabilizes communities and hinders economic and social development. But despite these challenges, there is hope. This day serves as a rallying point for action, demonstrating that collective efforts — by governments, the private sector, civil society and individuals — can achieve real change. #StopOrganizedCrime