Mexican transnational criminal organizations continue to produce and distribute synthetic drugs in the United States. They rely on networks of chemical brokers and Chinese and Indian chemical companies to procure precursors and essential chemicals. Because many of these chemicals have legitimate applications in agriculture, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, investigators are challenged to distinguish legitimate shipments from those at high risk of diversion for illicit drug production.
What You Will Learn
- Federal Case Analysis Overview of recent federal cases illuminating how Mexican TCOs leverage chemical broker networks to procure precursors and essential chemicals for drug manufacturing
- Typologies and Red Flags Import typologies and red flags indicating potential chemical diversion to Mexican drug trafficking organizations
- Trade Anomaly Detection Data-centric approaches at scale to identify high-risk chemical importers and procurement patterns
Who Should Watch
This masterclass is built for law enforcement and financial crime professionals:
- Government Analysts and Investigators Federal agents disrupting and dismantling cartel-linked chemical procurement networks and supply chains
- Financial Institutions Compliance professionals managing AML/BSA obligations and sanctions risk mitigation related to foreign terrorist organization designations
- Corporate Enterprises Risk and compliance teams addressing BSA/AML obligations and regulatory exposure from financial support of foreign terrorist organizations
Detect illicit trade patterns with Sayari
Identify high-risk chemical imports and procurement networks. Use corporate and trade intelligence to disrupt cartel-linked operations and prevent precursor diversion.