In this, the first episode of the series, Shane&nbsp;is joined by Piotr Stryszowski, a Senior Analyst, who runs the task force on countering illicit trade at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or the OECD. For more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crimestoppersinternational.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CrimestoppersInternational.org</a> Brought to you by Crime Stoppers International and supported by JTI. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Vincent Byrne, the Head of Anti-Illicit Trade Operations at Japan Tobacco International

Join Shane Britten to discover how a fake goods Illegal Empire is ruling your world.&nbsp;Listen as he interviews key experts, including a global terrorism expert, an experienced law enforcement officer in one of the toughest places on earth, and a former financial crime investigator now working for a multinational corporation. They will peel back the dark layers of this unseen super trade. One that funds global crime - from gun running to drug smuggling, child trafficking to terrorism.&nbsp;Discover the devastating societal, economic, humanitarian and environmental impact it has on our world. How it costs governments $4.2 trillion a year - a figure comparable to the 4th largest economy in the world.&nbsp;And find out how you can play your part in stopping it.&nbsp;For more, visit&nbsp;CrimestoppersInternational.orgBrought to you by Crime Stoppers International and supported by JTI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.