Ivory Poaching in Africa
Witnesses testified on the rise of poaching in Africa and increased demand for African ivory in China. They focused on opaque structures in … read more
Witnesses testified on the rise of poaching in Africa and increased demand for African ivory in China. They focused on opaque structures in the international financial system, particularly anonymous American shell companies, and ways in which the companies facilitate illicit wildlife trafficking, drug smuggling, arms dealing and terrorist financing. They also talked about demand for rhino ivory in Vietnam. close
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- John Scanlon Secretary General Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
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