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Posted on June 16, 2025
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G7 leaders are considering sanctions against criminals involved in migrant smuggling, linked to money laundering and trafficking, to enhance prevention efforts.
KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -G7 leaders are set to reaffirm a joint commitment that they agreed to a year ago to prevent and counter migrant smuggling, and will explore using sanctions to target criminals involved in smuggling, according to a draft outcome document seen by Reuters on Monday.
"Migrant smuggling often has links to other serious criminal offences, including money laundering, corruption and trafficking in persons and drugs, that threaten the safety of our communities," the document said.
The document, one of seven being prepared for consensus among the world leaders, tasked interior and security ministers with doubling down on efforts to follow the money trail of smuggling groups, boosting prevention with countries of origin and transit, collaborating with social media companies and engaging with transport operators to prevent the facilitation of irregular migration.
"We will explore, consistent with our legal systems, the potential use of sanctions to target criminals involved in migrant smuggling and human trafficking operations from countries where those activities emanate," the document said.
(Reporting by John IrishEditing by Rod Nickel)
G7 leaders are set to reaffirm a joint commitment to prevent and counter migrant smuggling, which they agreed to a year ago.
Migrant smuggling often has links to other serious criminal offences, including money laundering, corruption, and trafficking in persons and drugs.
The document tasks interior and security ministers with doubling down on efforts to follow the money trail of smuggling groups.
The G7 will explore the potential use of sanctions to target criminals involved in migrant smuggling and human trafficking operations.
The G7's approach to sanctions will be consistent with their legal systems as they target criminals involved in these activities.
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