Black Market Timber Continues to Find Its Way From Africa to the E.U.
A new report accuses European companies of importing illegally harvested wood from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Social Media Platforms and the Black Market Sale of Cheetahs
A new analysis finds that, between February of 2012 and July of 2018, a total of 1,367 cheetahs were offered on sale through 906 posts on social media.
Afghan Children Face a Perilous Existence in Iran
Afghan children are often forced to work in the black market, where they can be exposed to physical and sexual abuse, drug addiction, and deportation.
Indonesia’s Persistent Illegal Turtle and Tortoise Trade
A recently published report shows the extent of the country's ongoing problems with the black market sale of animals.
Inside the Ecologically Damaging Practice of Illegal Sand Mining
As real estate building increases across the world, so too does the illegal extract of sand, which results in serious environmental impacts.
‘The Monkey is OK!’: How ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Tackled Animal Rights
An oral history of the show's legendary episode about animal trafficking.
Our Best Economics Stories of 2017
The most important reads from our coverage of black markets, tech surveillance, and more.
Arms Dealers
When eight heads arrived at a shipping warehouse in Detroit, the feds uncovered some unsavory details about the little-known trade in human remains.
The End of Ownership
Video gamers have discovered a new and scary loophole in the laws of ownership—and the upshot is that a lot of your digital property might not technically be yours.
Inside Myanmar’s Incendiary and Illegal Charcoal Trade
A year-long investigation into the multi-million-dollar charcoal market and how it moves from the villages of Myanmar into Chinese smelters.