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Sticky Business: The Inersection of Transnational Gangs and Counterfeit Goods
February 12 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dr. Andy Bain, Westminster College, Pennsylvania
Thursday 12th February, 3.30-4.30pm, Classroom 10
The growth of interest shown by transnational crime groups and the production of fraudulent and counterfeit goods has been variously noted (see for instance, Marine, 2006; Phillips, 2007; UNODC, 2011; Zehra, 2022). However, the reach of transnational organized crime goes much deeper than designer clothing and counterfeit medicines.
In this short presentation Dr. Andy Bain discusses the ways in which transnational organized crime has sought to diversify its industry to look for new and inventive ways to increase revenue, which has led to new partnerships and the restitution of illicit trade routes as they expand their reach to new global markets.
Who is Dr. Andy Bain?
Dr. Andy Bain is a leading academic researcher with more than 20 years’ experience examining policing and gangs in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
He is among a handful of individuals that have twice been the recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award. In 2016 he received the award for his work examining the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and most recently (2024) Dr. Bain was recognised for his continued Superior Accomplishments in Gang Research.
He is a member of the Academy of Experts (London, UK) and in 2025 he accepted the position of academic advisor to ONGIA (Organization for National Gang Information and Awareness), a national organisation providing education, training, and awareness on gang-related issues across Canada.
His current research interests include gangs and their membership; international and transnational gangs; policing social groups; the social psychology of risk-taking behaviour; and the psychology of crime and behaviour.