Dangerous Liaisons: Corruption and Money Laundering in Contemporary Society

Abstract

The article analyzes the dangerous links between two criminal activities that are widespread in contemporary societies, corruption and money laundering. The spread of both crimes has a serious negative impact on our economies and societies. Moreover, the links between corruption and money laundering contribute to the criminalization of the state itself. The article describes the main characteristics of each criminal activity, focusing on the specific connections between them, and argues for the need of effective integrated counteraction policies.