In this article, we examine three cases from around the world which highlight where and under what conditions police will turn to kidnap for ransom either directly or in cooperation with organised criminal groups.
In this article, we look at three prominent case studies from different parts of the world to demonstrate the nature and extent of the security risks facing commercial operators in the oil and gas sector.
In 2018, the frequency and impact of cyberextortion and other types of cybercrime increased notably. Not only have the attacks become more frequent, but incidents of cyber-crime have also become more sophisticated, and have impacted a range of important industries, including healthcare, government, financial services and manufacturing.
Renato Whitaker explores how fuel theft may dampen enthusiasm of new entrants into the Mexican Oil and Gas market.
With Mexico’s elections around the corner, Pedro Senra examines some of the principal campaign issues, including candidates’ proposals to curtail politicians’ immunity from prosecution and provide autonomy to the Attorney General’s Office.