Coercive Capital with Elaine Dezenski18 Feb 2025

Combating the Illicit Economy: David M. Luna

From smuggling and trafficking to cyber fraud and trade-based money laundering, the illicit economy is estimated to represent more than $2 trillion of illegal activity annually. And the international criminal networks that drive the illicit economy have continued to evolve and grow more sophisticated with every operation. This shadow economy is massive and its real-life consequences are widespread resulting in deaths by overdose, violence in communities, and government destabilization.

David M. Luna is a true expert on the illicit economy. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE). He also held senior positions with the U.S. State Department and at the White House. and has worked internationally with the Organization of Econ and Dev. And the UN.

Coercive Capital host Elaine Dezenski recently spoke with David M. Luna about the contours of the shadow economy and why breaking the corruptive power and financial power of these transnational criminal networks is a critical element of our national security strategy.

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