Antonio María Costa
Antonio María Costa is a Spanish lawyer and former head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, known for his insights into the relationship between organized crime and the global economy. He has argued that during financial crises, illegal money often serves as a lifeline for banks, highlighting the complex intertwining of legal and illegal financial systems.
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Antonio María Costa, former head of the UNODC, stated that crime assets were the only liquid investment capital available to banks during the 2008 crisis.
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