🌌 The Secret Economy: Tracing the Invisible Flow of Dirty Money 💸

While the visible economy powers nations, a hidden financial system works in the shadows—funding crime, corruption, and global instability. How does this secret economy function?

🏝️ Offshore Hideouts:
Tax havens and shell companies obscure ownership and shield trillions in hidden wealth from scrutiny.

💻 Cryptocurrency Loopholes:
Digital currencies provide anonymity and speed, allowing funds to cross borders without detection or regulation.

📦 Trade-Based Laundering:
Illicit actors manipulate the value of goods in international trade, disguising dirty money as legitimate revenue.

💡 Why it matters:
This shadow economy drains public funds, weakens financial systems, and widens the gap between rich and poor. Estimates suggest up to 5% of global GDP is tied to illicit financial flows.

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