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Corruption risks in the supply of
non-human primates for clinical testing

Published 1 November 2023

Warning Signs for Financial Institutions to Identify Corruption Linked to Wildlife Crime

High demand for long-tailed macaques in research, despite their Endangered status, creates challenges in illicit trade. Recent US indictments expose risks in international primate laundering, affecting research, zoonotic transmission, and species endangerment. This report outlines warning signs for financial institutions to identify corruption related to wildlife crimes.

Corruption risks in the supply of non-human primates for clinical testing

Report author(s):
TRAFFIC

Publication date:
November 2023