Black Market

People are using fake Covid-19 certificates to bypass travel guidelines

With most countries worldwide making Covid-19 tests mandatory for passengers travelling by air, some are worsening the already- strained situation by obtaining fake health certificates on the black market.

Leaders urge 'follow the money' to combat wildlife trafficking

Conservation groups say the illegal wildlife trade is the fourth largest criminal activity in the world and countries around the world are trying to tackle the issue.

Yemen conflict gives local black market a boost

Black market traders are taking advantage of the political unrest. On the streets of the capital Sana'a, petrol in bottles and small containers is sold openly, so is foreign currency.

CIA arms for Syrian opposition 'supplied to black market'

According to a joint investigation by the New York Times and Al Jazeera, weapons shipped by the CIA and Saudi Arabia were stolen by Jordanian intelligence operatives and sold to arms merchants on the black market.