Organised crime produces significant amounts of illicit revenue and proceeds globally. Ukraine implemented numerous measures to combat corruption, organised crime and illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the country, providing a positive example for the region. Despite this progress, Ukraine still deals with active criminal networks inside and outside the country and remains a transit country for traffickers and launderers. The principal criminal activities include illicit drug trafficking, human trafficking, exploitation of natural resources, illicit arms trafficking, cybercrime and tax evasion. Combating organised crime and IFFs, and recovering illicitly-obtained assets, requires multiple policy areas and transnational cooperation. Ukraine has invested in measures to combat the nexus of corruption, organised crime and IFFs, although events in 2020 and 2021 have created significant political tension. While Ukraine is undergoing significant economic reforms, substantial development challenges persist.
