Criminal Contagion: How Mafias, Gangsters and Scammers Profit from a Pandemic.

"Criminal Contagion: How Mafias, Gangsters and Scammers Profit from a Pandemic" is a book written by Tuesday Reitano and Mark Shaw, international crime experts. The book examines how criminals took advantage of the global pandemic to benefit themselves, while ordinary people faced the burden of both a public health crisis and an increase in crime. The authors argue that the flawed government response prioritized policing citizens rather than criminals, endangering public safety and security. The book analyzes various forms of crime that increased during the pandemic, such as cyberattacks, environmental violations, human trafficking, corruption, and fraud. The authors call for immediate action to address the problem of crime and its impact on communities, and they emphasize the importance of reliable information and independent media in combating crime. The book concludes by recommending stronger law enforcement, better governance systems, and respect for human rights to prevent future crime outbreaks. Overall, "Criminal Contagion" provides a critical analysis of the relationship between the pandemic and the growth of criminal activity, filling a gap in the academic literature on this topic. [Extracted from the article]