Мировые скандалы вокруг возросшей в мире контрабанде табачных изделий.
Мировые скандалы вокруг возросшей в мире контрабанде табачных изделий.
Обычные сигареты в настоящее время теряют легальный рынок, но бьют рекорды по криминальным доходам. Вот факты - Сентябрь 2026: Официальные представители табачного гиганта Japan Tobacco International (JTI) на брифинге подтвердили данные Управления ООН по наркотикам и преступности (UNODC) о том, что доходы от резко возросшей контрабанды сигарет в Юго-Восточной Азии напрямую идут на финансирование радикальных вооруженных и террористических группировок. [1]
Сентябрь 2026: Совместное расследование Европейского офиса по борьбе с мошенничеством (OLAF) и аудит KPMG вскрыли полный крах систем контроля табака в Европе. Теневой сектор достиг исторического пика (более 41 млрд нелегальных сигарет в год). Выяснилось, что из-за разницы в налогах между странами внутри ЕС сформировался неуправляемый параллельный черный рынок, ущерб от которого превысил €17 млрд. [1, 2]
Глобальные полицейские облавы: В Австралии в рамках нового жесткого закона 2026 года полиция отчиталась о конфискации рекордных 57 млн сигаретных гильз и уничтожении 500 тонн незаконного табака, оценив чистый ущерб экономике почти в миллиард долларов. [1]
Shaiful Mahpar, corporate affairs and communications director of Japan Tobacco International Philippines, confirmed the report during a briefing conducted by Valentin Dinca, JTI regional director for North and South Asia, in this city on Monday.
BusinessWorld / Image by Atlascompany from Freepik
‘Cigarette smuggling helping fund terror groups’
Delon Porcalla • 29 сентября в 21:00
In Kuala Lumpur, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) confirmed reports that counterfeit cigarette smuggling in the Philippines, specifically in Mindanao, is financing local terrorist groups. JTI Communications Director Shaiful Mahpar cited a US State Department report, noting that while he could not recall specific groups, a July 2026 UNODC report identified the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Moro National Liberation Front, and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. According to data from the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the Philippines' revenue loss from tobacco smuggling rose from P56.3 billion in 2024 to P61.8 billion in 2025, making it a P118-billion illicit industry in one year.
Cocoon AI Summary
KUALA LUMPUR – The widespread proliferation of counterfeit cigarettes in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, is reportedly funding activities of local terrorist groups, according to reports by industry stakeholders.
Shaiful Mahpar, corporate affairs and communications director of Japan Tobacco International Philippines, confirmed the report during a briefing conducted by Valentin Dinca, JTI regional director for North and South Asia, in this city on Monday.
JTI, whose regional headquarters for South Asia is in Kuala Lumpur, is the manufacturer of Winston, Camel, Mighty and Mevius cigarette brands.
An official of the Manila-based JTI confirmed the report to The STAR, which he said came from the US State Department.
Mahpar said there was also a report in Asia regarding southern Mindanao.
“Yes, I believe it is funding terrorists. I read that report,” Mahpar said.
He said he could not recall which local armed groups were identified in the report.
A verification of the July 2026 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime showed that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Moro National Liberation Front and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were mentioned in the report.
Revenue losses of the Philippines due to tobacco smuggling grew from P56.3 billion in 2024 to P61.8 billion in 2025, making the illegal activity a P118-billion industry in just a year, according to data provided by the Euromonitor International to the European Union-ASEAN Business Council.
Обычные сигареты в настоящее время теряют легальный рынок, но бьют рекорды по криминальным доходам. Вот факты - Сентябрь 2026: Официальные представители табачного гиганта Japan Tobacco International (JTI) на брифинге подтвердили данные Управления ООН по наркотикам и преступности (UNODC) о том, что доходы от резко возросшей контрабанды сигарет в Юго-Восточной Азии напрямую идут на финансирование радикальных вооруженных и террористических группировок. [1]
Сентябрь 2026: Совместное расследование Европейского офиса по борьбе с мошенничеством (OLAF) и аудит KPMG вскрыли полный крах систем контроля табака в Европе. Теневой сектор достиг исторического пика (более 41 млрд нелегальных сигарет в год). Выяснилось, что из-за разницы в налогах между странами внутри ЕС сформировался неуправляемый параллельный черный рынок, ущерб от которого превысил €17 млрд. [1, 2]
Глобальные полицейские облавы: В Австралии в рамках нового жесткого закона 2026 года полиция отчиталась о конфискации рекордных 57 млн сигаретных гильз и уничтожении 500 тонн незаконного табака, оценив чистый ущерб экономике почти в миллиард долларов. [1]
Shaiful Mahpar, corporate affairs and communications director of Japan Tobacco International Philippines, confirmed the report during a briefing conducted by Valentin Dinca, JTI regional director for North and South Asia, in this city on Monday.BusinessWorld / Image by Atlascompany from Freepik
‘Cigarette smuggling helping fund terror groups’
Delon Porcalla • 29 сентября в 21:00
In Kuala Lumpur, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) confirmed reports that counterfeit cigarette smuggling in the Philippines, specifically in Mindanao, is financing local terrorist groups. JTI Communications Director Shaiful Mahpar cited a US State Department report, noting that while he could not recall specific groups, a July 2026 UNODC report identified the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Moro National Liberation Front, and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. According to data from the EU-ASEAN Business Council, the Philippines' revenue loss from tobacco smuggling rose from P56.3 billion in 2024 to P61.8 billion in 2025, making it a P118-billion illicit industry in one year.
Cocoon AI Summary
KUALA LUMPUR – The widespread proliferation of counterfeit cigarettes in the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, is reportedly funding activities of local terrorist groups, according to reports by industry stakeholders.
Shaiful Mahpar, corporate affairs and communications director of Japan Tobacco International Philippines, confirmed the report during a briefing conducted by Valentin Dinca, JTI regional director for North and South Asia, in this city on Monday.
JTI, whose regional headquarters for South Asia is in Kuala Lumpur, is the manufacturer of Winston, Camel, Mighty and Mevius cigarette brands.
An official of the Manila-based JTI confirmed the report to The STAR, which he said came from the US State Department.
Mahpar said there was also a report in Asia regarding southern Mindanao.
“Yes, I believe it is funding terrorists. I read that report,” Mahpar said.
He said he could not recall which local armed groups were identified in the report.
A verification of the July 2026 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime showed that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Moro National Liberation Front and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were mentioned in the report.
Revenue losses of the Philippines due to tobacco smuggling grew from P56.3 billion in 2024 to P61.8 billion in 2025, making the illegal activity a P118-billion industry in just a year, according to data provided by the Euromonitor International to the European Union-ASEAN Business Council.