Encyclopedia Of World Crime K R

A definitive resource for understanding such far-reaching and often interconnected crimes as cyber theft, drug trafficking, human smuggling, identity theft, wildlife poaching, and sex tourism. While many international corporations have benefited from the global economy and distribution of information, globalization has also had serious negative consequences. This important reference work offers students and general readers a critical understanding of how technology, governments, political unrest, war, and economic strife contribute to an increase in global crime. This A–Z encyclopedia covers key people, events, and organizations and includes key documents that will help readers to understand the numerous problems created by the many transnational crimes that are growing in severity and frequency around the world. Entries address perpetrators and their methods; victims; who really profits; and law enforcement responses. In addition to cyber theft and sales of weapons and narcotics, the set provides a detailed look at global crimes not typically covered, such as corruption, fraudulent medicine, illegal sports betting, organ trafficking, maritime piracy, trafficking in cultural property, and wildlife and forest crime. Although some historical events and people are included, the focus is on recent and contemporary topics.

This Is A Landmark Reference Book That Collects Information Gathered From Source Around The Global And Uses It To Expose The Insidious Presence Of Criminal Enterprises In Every Part Of The World. Among The Most Notorious Crime Leaders, Many Not Well Known In The United States Despite The Long Reach Of Their Influence, Are: Abdullah Catli, Turkish Crime Lord, Monya Elson, Reputed Boss Of Russian Crime, Pablo Escober, Infamous Colombian Drug Lord, Dawood Ibrahim, Based In Karachi, Pakistan, One Of The Most Powerful Crime Lords On The Indian Subcontinent And Mastermind Of The 1993 Mumbai (Bombay) Bombings In India, Kazu Taoka, Boss Of The Most Powerful Yakuza Family In Japan.