Asian organized crime in the European Union

This Note shows that Asian organized crime, which is a relatively new phenomenon, has entered the criminal area in a number of EU countries. It analyses how the activities of Asian criminal groups are linked to migrant communities and which fields are concerned. They include extortion, human smuggling/trafficking and money laundering. In collaboration with other non-Asian criminal groups, Asian organized crime is also active in the production and trade of illegal drugs, matchfixing and counterfeiting of consumer goods. This note proposes appropriate solutions with regard to fighting this particular form of organized crime.