From Van Gogh to vintage whisky — luxury isn’t always innocent.

Criminal networks are increasingly exploiting art, high-end watches, jewellery, and rare wines as vehicles for money laundering.

Why?
Portability → millions hidden in a single watch.
Opacity → private deals, minimal records.
Subjective pricing → easy to inflate values.
Prestige → blending into elite circles.

Recent cases show billions laundered globally — from Singapore’s $3B scandal to 1MDB’s diamonds and paintings.

Read the full breakdown in our FinCrimeExpert spotlight on how luxury goods markets are becoming the new frontier of financial crime.

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