Claims have been made that criminal control over trade still exists, for example in the central marketplace of Tallinn, the privatisation of which has been associated with corrupt officials and assassinations.
Kuritegelik kontroll kaubanduse üle on siiani väidetavalt olemas näiteks Tallinna keskturul, mille erastamist seostatakse ametnike korruptsiooni ja tellimusmõrvadega.