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Money Laundering and Illegal Trafficking of Waste: Evidence From Italian Provinces

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Money laundering and waste‐related crimes are widely studied by the literature. However, little attention has been paid to the connection between the latter and the former. Using Italian data at the provincial level, the analysis presented here shows that waste‐related crimes also generate illegal proceeds that increase the flows of dirty money that need laundering. Moreover, evidence about cross‐provincial spillovers is provided. Fighting money laundering and following the trail of dirty money (perhaps also internationally) may help decrease illegal waste disposals and trafficking, thereby reducing the yields generated by these crimes.

Source: Kyklos

DOI: 10.1111/kykl.70085

Authors: Emanuele Lucca, Matteo Migheli, Maria Oliva

Institutions: University of Turin, Collegio Carlo Alberto

Language: English

Topic: Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,800