Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute
Wednesday October 21, 2026 How Trillion Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
Oct 22, 2026 · 1 min · 3 segments
Wednesday October 21, 2026 How Trillion Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
Corporate Crime Reporter Morning Minute
Oct 22, 2026 · 1 min · 3 segments
Wednesday October 21, 2026 How Trillion Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
In an industry riddled with abuse, the world's banks and governments rely on one entity to keep gangsters, warlords, and human rights violators from selling gold into the mainstream market.
That group, London Bullion Market Association, is the self-described global authority for precious metals.
Governments rely on the association's stamp as a sign that gold has been mined without human rights abuses, environmental devastation, financial sanctions, or criminality.
But a New York Times investigation found that the association has repeatedly allowed gold into the market that has been mined by criminals, cartel members, and children.
The rules are pocked with exceptions and vagaries, and the association has repeatedly decided not to enforce them.
In an industry riddled with abuse, the world's banks and governments rely on one entity to keep gangsters, warlords, and human rights violators from selling gold into the mainstream market.
That group, London Bullion Market Association, is the self-described global authority for precious metals.
Governments rely on the association's stamp as a sign that gold has been mined without human rights abuses, environmental devastation, financial sanctions, or criminality.
But a New York Times investigation found that the association has repeatedly allowed gold into the market that has been mined by criminals, cartel members, and children.
The rules are pocked with exceptions and vagaries, and the association has repeatedly decided not to enforce them.
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