This catalog entry describes shifts in criminal activity associated with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, focusing on how restrictions on the movement of people and goods altered illicit flows. Physical channels for trafficking and smuggling were constrained by border controls, travel bans, and disrupted supply chains, prompting reconfigurations of illicit networks and changes in mobility patterns among criminal actors. Enforcement posture and cross-jurisdictional cooperation adapted to public-health constraints, influencing interdiction effectiveness and surveillance opportunities. The period is framed as a transition where limitations on traditional routes intersected with growing reliance on non-physical domains, prompting a reevaluation of operational risk, resource access, and organizational resilience. In parallel, the online dimension of crime gained prominence, with romance scams rising through internet platforms and social networking services. Such schemes leveraged social dynamics and emotional appeal to solicit financial resources or sensitive information, while potentially supporting broader aims of criminal groups or violent organizations through fundraising or recruitment channels. The digital environment lowered geographic barriers and altered attribution challenges, enabling broader reach and coordination. This synopsis highlights indicators such as reported fraud related to dating or social platforms and the adoption of digital payment mechanisms. Overall, the period is characterized by a shift toward hybrid modalities that blend offline constraints with online opportunism, shaping a crime landscape where adaptability and platform-enabled activity sustain illicit operations amid public-health realities.