Counterfeit drugs and medicines are worth an estimated $650 Million in Mexico.
Author: havocscope
Percent of Fake Drugs in Russia's Pharmaceutical Market
In Russia, counterfeit drugs comprise of 3.5 percent to 12 percent of the total pharmaceutical drug market. Some experts believe it to be as high as 20 percent in the year 2005.
Fake Medicine Sold in Afica
Up to 30 percent of the medicines and drugs sold in Africa are counterfeit.
Fake Medicine in China
According to the International Policy Network, some drug products in China “have a counterfeit prevalence ranging between 50 and 85 percent.”
20 Million Passports at Risk of Being Counterfeited
As of 2005, there were an estimated 20 million lost or stolen passports circulating the world. These passports are at risk of being doctored and used as counterfeit identification.
Lost and Stolen Passports in Interpol Database
In a database maintained by Interpol, 14 million lost or stolen identity documents are listed.
Counterfeit IDs Included in Human Smuggling Fee
Fake IDs are often including in the smuggling fees for undocumented immigrants who are smuggled from Mexico.While in the United States, undocumented immigrants are able to purchase identifications from flea markets and other vendors for $75 to $300. Papers available for purchase include Social Security cards, Driver Licenses, and Green Cards.
Cost to Buy a Fake Passport in Thailand
In Thailand, a basic counterfeit passport is able to be created in 2 hours for $245. For a higher quality counterfeit passport, the price rises to $1,000 to $1,250.
Locations Where Illegal Organ Trade Occurs
The World Health Organization and Reuters produced a factsheet stating the top five locations where organ trafficking is prevalent. The countries are as follows: 1. China 2. Pakistan 3. Egypt 4. Colombia 5. Philippines
Kidney brokers in Moldova paid $100 to $200
In Moldova, brokers are paid $100 or $200 for each person they recruit to sell their kidneys.