economy

Gold executives warn of smuggling ‘crisis’

Head of World Gold Council says illicit flows have risen to more than $120bn a year

Gold executives warn of smuggling ‘crisis’

TL;DR

  • Illicit gold flows have surpassed $120 billion annually.
  • The head of the World Gold Council has raised concerns about this issue.
  • The rise in illicit flows indicates a potential crisis in the gold industry.