Asian Organized Crime and the Anglosphere

In this book, 'Asian Organized Crime and the Anglosphere,' the author uncovers the multifaceted phenomenon of Asian Organized Crime (AOC) and its profound impact on nation-states, with particular emphasis on English-speaking countries. From the United States and Canada, to the United Kingdom, to Australia and New Zealand; each chapter delves into the intricate dynamics and transnational operations of Asian criminal groups. The book explores the diverse responses and strategies employed by these countries, shedding light on the categories of AOC, ranging from traditional criminal activities rooted in Asian countries to high-tech transnational crimes that have rapidly expanded into Western nations. Readers will gain insights into the presence and impact of prominent Asian criminal groups operating within the Anglosphere. Focusing on national and homeland security implications, this book equips professionals, students, practitioners, and academics with the knowledge to understand, counter, and combat Asian organized crime.


Dr. Leo S.F. Lin is an assistant professor at the Department of Criminal Justice, Ming Chuan University, Taiwan, and an affiliated lecturer of the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow, UK. He is also a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Strategic Hub for Organised Crime Research of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), the ECPR Standing Group on Organised Crime (SGOC), the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime, and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Dr. Lin has published numerous articles in scientific journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, policy papers, and two co-edited books on transnational crime and unconventional security. He received a Ph.D. from the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies, the University of Southern Mississippi, USA.