Chinese offenders are linked to cyber, drugs, fraud, modern slavery and human trafficking crimes, while other nations, including North Korea, are committing offences such as money laundering
The UK faces a significant threat from international organized crime, with Chinese criminals posing the largest non-British threat, involved in cybercrime, drugs, fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering. Other nations like North Korea, Iran, and Russia are implicated in offenses such as money laundering, cybercrime, and supporting criminal activities. A recent NCA operation exposed a large-scale Russian money laundering network facilitating drug trafficking, cybercrime, and sanctions evasion. Additionally, ketamine use in the UK has risen sharply.
