Article in Observer by Kofi Annan. 3 dangers: corruption; Drug gangs linking with existing organised crime and even terrorists; health of locals. To the point.

Cautionary tale for West Africa as Kofi Annan calls for Western intervention [see previous post]. “Mexico’s drug war is inextricably linked to the democratic transition”. Extract from Ioao Grillo’s book “El Narco: the Bloody Rise of Mexican drug cartels.

Five men – three of which corrupted members of the Finance Guards – were arrested in Milan during a police operation coordinated by the prosecutor Ilda Boccassini.

Rare piece in English discussing at least one player in Dutch organised crime.

CALL FOR PAPERS Transnational Organized Crime: Italian Connections Bilingual Conference (English and Italian) The American University of Rome Department of International Relations 23-24 November, 2012 Keynote Speakers: Professor Nando Dalla Chiesa, University of Milan Professor Diego Gambetta, European University Institute The American University of Rome’s Department of International Relations will be hosting a two-day international … NEW DATE FOR ROME CONFERENCE

he will probably be found not guilty. Others accused already have been.

The shadow economy from the point of view of “Business Insider”

Is there such a thing as cybercrime? or is it simply used to justify government censorship. A discussion of Crimes of the Cyberpowerful in the Asia Times.

JaK – the Army of the Caliphate. A nascent terrorist group in Kazakhstan.

Matteo Messina Denaro, considered one of the most wanted criminals in the world, is one of the leaders of Cosa Nostra and is on the run since 1993. Police seized assets for 25 million of euros during an operation started from an investigation concerning Antonio d’Alì, an italian politician (under-secetary od the Minister of the … ASSETS FOR 25 MILLION OF EUROS SEIZED FROM A FUGITIVE BOSS OF COSA NOSTRA