This study by the World Bank looks at law enforcement tactics to prevent corruption and prosecute criminal organisations dealing in 'dirty money' from illegal logging. According to the World Bank, illegal logging is controlled by organised crime, accounts in some countries for up to 90% of all logging, and involves 'dirty money' that is untaxed and used to pay off corrupt government officials. The World Bank study delves into policy and operational strategies to combat corruption. It aims to inform policy makers and forestry and law enforcement actors how they can use the criminal justice system in fighting illegal logging. The study opens with an overview of illegal logging and the criminal justice system. It then outlines how the law can be used to better combat forest crime, and suggests ways of strengthening stakeholder engagement in forest law enforcement.

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Sustainable forest management