Former Institute Director, Martin Purbrick, has recently launched a newsletter that charts the expansion of organised crime from Asia as the economy of the region expands, and explains how crime from Asia has an impact on the rest of the world.
Martin Purbrick is a consultant, analyst and writer. He is an expert on corruption and organised crime in Asia, in particular Chinese criminal gangs and Triad societies.
Recent Articles
Craving for Spring - Politics and Corruption in Asia
In Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on charges of misusing his office, following the election commission finding in October that Khan was guilty of unlawfully selling gifts from foreign dignitaries.
The Black Economies of Asia
The Black Economies of Asia are thriving, involving corruption, fraud, money laundering, people trafficking, smuggling, counterfeiting and tax evasion, all of which cause a substantial loss of revenue to legitimate companies and to governments through lost taxation.
Cryptocurrencies and North Korean Hacking
North Korea seems to be leading crypto crime with state-sponsored hackers showing us a future of transnational organised crime using crypto currencies and money laundering.Â
