Follow the money. Stop organized crime.




United Nations Department of Global Communications


The 2025 campaign, “Follow the money. Stop organized crime.”, will highlight the cost of transnational organized crime and underscore the importance of tracing illicit financial flows to cut the lifeline of criminal networks. By targeting the profits of organized crime, we can disrupt operations, strengthen justice and return stolen assets to communities. Everyone, including Member States, international organizations, civil society, the private sector and individuals, is encouraged to take part in this year’s campaign. #StopOrganizedCrime
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