A significant amount of money is being laundered, with estimates suggesting it has grown substantially. The rate of this growth outpaces economic expansion, with a notable increase in just two years. This illicit activity has severe implications, and efforts to recover such funds have been underwhelming.

Further information is available on the scale of this issue and its potential impact.

The amount involved is substantial enough to have a significant effect if utilized differently, such as providing technology to a large population.