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FFI-RAPPORT 16/00707
Intentional
(Yes/No/Both)
Yes.
Profile of actor (if
intentional)
The drug cartel is based in South America. Their modus operandi
involves ruthless tactics and a ―kill first, ask questions later‖ mentality.
They believe there is strength in numbers and a great deal of firepower.
They must portray an image of strength and power to remain on top in a
harsh reality where other groups are ready to take the top spot at a
moment’s notice.
Description of
cause
The drug cartel gets most of its revenue from the production and sale of
cocaine, but it is always looking for new opportunities of profit-making.
These sorts of operations are their source of income. Hence, when the
cartel is contacted by a third party interested in personal data to use in
his/her organisation of ID theft, the cartel jumps at the opportunity. After
a brief look at the operations of the Piql partner to assess the difficulty of
the mission, they decide to take the job. The motivation is the short-term
financial reward, as well as the possibility to expand their outfit
permanently to include ID theft.
Competence and
resources (if
intentional)
As one of the most powerful gangs is the area, with a good foothold in
and much support from society, the cartel has access to all the relevant
material they need, including weapons, etc. The heist took some
planning, which for this organised crime syndicate, was an easy matter as
they can work as a team and assign tasks within the group.
User/value
User class
Public sensitive.
User type
Public registry of personal data.
Value
Personal data, including social security numbers. The dissemination of
such information is strictly regulated, due to its vulnerability of abuse
and how it can cause complications for the individuals who are targeted.
Location
Location
description
Geographical zone: South (South America). The region has historically
been plagued by gang activity, especially related to the production and
sale of narcotics, as the continent’s climate and topography provide good
conditions for growing these plants. Though the developmental level of
the continent is medium and the political climate is for the most part
stable, some regions, particularly urban areas, see a lot more violence,
poverty and destitution than others.
Both the production site and the storage facility are centrally located in a
major city, right in the city centre.
The scenario takes place in the present. The time period is 0-30/50 years,