Antonio María Costa
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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 Maria Costa, who led the UN Office on Drugs and Crime from 2002 to 2010, said he heard whispers about a program like the one the CIA conducted.
Inside the CIA’s secret mission to sabotage Afghanistan’s opiumThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-11-13
Australia· 2025-11-13
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.
El dinero ilegal en la economía globalLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2025-04-25
Costa Rica· 2025-04-25
