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Madagascar Prime Minister Pledges Crackdown on Gold Smuggling

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What happened

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Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the Prime Minister of Madagascar, promised to break up gold smuggling networks at the country’s airports. This pledge came after an arrest on October 22 at Ivato airport, where a Chinese national was stopped with 2.85 kilograms of gold hidden in her body.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The crackdown follows statements by the country's president that large amounts of gold are leaving the island illegally. The action aims to increase legitimate revenue and control illicit capital flows within Madagascar.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • Mamitiana RajaonarisonPrime Minister of Madagascar, who promised action against gold smuggling.
  • MadagascarThe island sovereign state where the gold smuggling crackdown is occurring.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Energy FuelsSpeculative

    Energy Fuels might face increased compliance costs and scrutiny for mineral exports due to regulatory action in Madagascar.

  • MadagascarSpeculative

    Madagascar could increase legitimate revenue and control illicit capital flows through the anti-smuggling crackdown.

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