Document Type
Report
Publication Date
7-23-2026
Abstract
In 2025, the U.S. State Department designated eight transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Transnational criminal organizations are criminal groups that operate across national borders and engage in illegal activities such as drug and human trafficking, money laundering, extortion, and corruption to obtain power, influence, and wealth.
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Recommended Citation
Logan, Michael and Windisch, Steven, "The Availability of Datasets on Transnational Criminal Organizations: A Scoping Review" (2026). Reports, Projects, and Research. 171.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/ncitereportsresearch/171