The article discusses the infiltration of high-risk criminal networks into the legal economy of the European Union, citing Europol's estimate that 86% of known such networks engaged in these activities. It highlights how these organizations operate under the guise of legitimate businesses to commit crimes with maximum opacity and impunity, benefiting from illegal profits and reinvesting them into their criminal infrastructure.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information based on Europol data without overtly favoring any political perspective. The language is neutral, focusing on the actions of criminal networks rather than making value judgments or taking a stance on related policy issues.
Official sources cited
- government Europol Estimate on Criminal Networks
