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A job offer that promises quick income and minimal requirements should raise concerns. Employment fraud advertises opportunities that are fictional, misleading or far less profitable than promised, sometimes exposing victims to exploitation or coercion. bit.ly/4b3hy7S

A job offer that promises quick income and minimal requirements should raise concerns. Employment fraud advertises opportunities that are fictional, misleading or far less profitable than promised, sometimes exposing victims to exploitation or coercion.

🔹What is the illegal firearms trade? 🔹What impact does it have worldwide? 🔹What is the UN doing to stop it? Find out in our new explainer: ow.ly/qHYj50Xsz9T

Over 8,000 trafficking victims were detected in South Asia in 2022. To tackle this, UNODC & @INTERPOL_HQ are strengthening law enforcement coordination & frontline expertise in Sri Lanka to advance skills in: - document examination - impostor detection - victim identification

From policy to impact, the UN works on every front to counter organized crime. Because to #StopOrganizedCrime, collective action is required — across governments, institutions & sectors. The UN helps countries share intelligence, strengthen laws and dismantle criminal networks.

Migrant smuggling is a global criminal business built on human desperation. Smugglers exploit people fleeing conflict, charging high prices for dangerous journeys that too often end in tragedy. Driven by profit, criminal networks turn suffering into business.

Waste crime thrives in complex supply chains with many actors, weak traceability and loopholes like freeports. This makes detection and prosecution hard. Strong corporate accountability, harmonized rules and real penalties are essential to deter waste crime. #endENVcrime

A new state-of-the-art wildlife and timber forensics lab in Uganda will support law enforcement. DNA evidence helps link seized products to crimes, support prosecutions and disrupt criminal networks. UNODC supports trainings to help close evidence gaps. ow.ly/UaZ550YRNSc

66% of inmates in Nigeria are awaiting trial. This backlog clogs the justice system and leaves many waiting months or years for their day in court. UNODC introduced digital tools incl. e-case management, virtual hearings & dedicated training to expand access to justice.

19 maritime officers advanced their operational skills in Vanuatu. Supported by UNODC, the training equipped the team to troubleshoot engine systems and maintain the newly delivered patrol craft. These efforts ensure vessels and officers are mission-ready to secure the seas.

From forests to border crossings, criminals exploit weak controls. Through the LEAP programme, UNODC and @INTERPOL support countries in strengthening law enforcement to detect timber trafficking and combat forest crime. #EndForestCrime

36 hours. That was all the time the police had to file charges after raiding an online scam centre in the Philippines. With UNODC's support, new procedures help authorities act fast by strengthening how evidence is gathered & perpetrators are prosecuted: ow.ly/ok0T50YQuHg

How can tax systems be protected from corruption? Corruption can occur at many levels: in both companies and governments. Strengthening the integrity of tax officials is key to ensuring they are resistant to corruption. bit.ly/3NGzaOW

Cybercrime knows no borders. Criminals halfway across the world can steal your data or money in seconds. For the first time, the world has a shared framework to fight it. The UN Cybercrime Convention closes legal gaps and ensures criminals can be brought to justice everywhere.

Victims of human trafficking are often coerced into online scams or drug smuggling by organized crime. Over 8% of all victims are forced to commit criminal acts. Ending the exploitation starts with not punishing victims for crimes they were forced to commit. #EndHumanTrafficking

The Pacific is becoming a hotspot for maritime crime, including drug and human trafficking. UNODC trained law enforcement officers from Fiji, Solomon Islands & Marshall Islands to safely board, search & interdict suspicious vessels, while coordinating operations across borders.

35 tonnes of precursor chemicals were intercepted in Chile. The seizure was made by officers from the Port Control Unit in San Antonio, supported and trained by UNODC in drug identification and safe handling. These efforts are vital to disrupting illicit drug production.

Rebuilding lives through skills training & reintegration in Afghanistan. Many people recovering from drug use disorders face unemployment, psychosocial issues & relapse risk. UNODC is helping them build sustainable livelihoods through vocational skills training & reintegration.

Technology is reshaping our world, incl. in prisons. 🆕UNODC & @ICRC handbook sheds light on the opportunities & risks of digital transformation in detention, from improving management to supporting rehabilitation. 🔗bit.ly/41ExQA2 #ResilientFutures #PrisonersMatter

Uganda’s forests face growing threats from deforestation and wildlife crime. This #EarthDay, watch how UNODC supports Uganda in tackling these crimes while engaging communities to help protect these vital ecosystems. #EndForestCrime