Federal agency targeting illegal wildlife trade through financial intelligence - Terrace Standard

Canada’s financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket.

Fintrac warns that other wild animals in Canada are hunted for their fur and sold globally as trophies or other decorative products. The project is led by Scotiabank and supported by The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife network, Fintrac, the South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force, Western Union and several other government, law enforcement and non-governmental organizations.

The illegal importation of exotic wildlife often starts with a Canadian trader who orders wildlife through a co-ordinator located, for example, in Australia, Asia or Africa, the alert says. The Canadian trader might then advertise the trafficked animals for sale on a website or through social media.

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