💼 **The Dark Side of Wealth: How Illicit Financial Flows Shape the Global Economy** 🌍  

Behind the scenes of legitimate commerce lies a hidden web of illicit financial flows (IFFs), quietly steering the global economy. But what are IFFs, and how do they operate?  

🔄 **Trade Mispricing:**  
Corporations manipulate the value of imports and exports to shift profits across borders, avoiding taxes and regulations.  

🏦 **Offshore Banking:**  
Billions disappear into offshore accounts, shielding assets from scrutiny and making enforcement nearly impossible.  

💳 **Emerging Tools:**  
Cryptocurrencies and digital assets add new layers of anonymity, accelerating the movement of illicit funds.  

💡 **Why it matters:**  
IFFs drain resources from developing nations, deepen inequality, and undermine trust in financial systems. It’s estimated that over **$1 trillion** in illicit flows exits developing countries annually.  

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