Needs must… - organised crime ‘assistance’ under Covid-19

One, among many negative impacts of thecoronavirus pandemic is an undermining of legitimate trade. In countries withstrong organised crime traditions, money launderers are seizing the opportunityto subvert or take over hard-pressed businesses then use them as fronts forcleaning illicit funds. Brenda Dionisi, in Milan; Stephenie Overman,in Washington, DC; and Julian Ryall, in Tokyo report on experience inthree major markets.