Continuing the global fight against online piracy and associated crimes, a second phase of the INTERPOL-Stop Online Piracy (I-SOP) project has been launched. Cracking down on illegal online distribution platforms, expanding international collaboration and raising global awareness about copyright protection, the project will continue with KRW 4.2 billion (EUR 2.8 million) funding from the Korean
INTERPOL has published its first-ever Silver Notice to help trace and recover criminal assets, combat transnational organised crime and enhance international police cooperation. The Notice, requested by Italy, seeks information on the assets belonging to a senior member of the mafia. The Silver Notice is the newest addition to the Organisation’s suite of colour-coded Notices
INTERPOL has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly as a significant milestone in the fight against cyber threats. The first legally binding UN instrument on cybercrime, the convention is the product of five years of government negotiations, informed by INTERPOL and other international organisations and
An INTERPOL coordinated operation in South America has resulted in the seizure of more than 28,000kg of explosive materials, 3,400 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and thousands of other components used in their manufacture. Operation Claymore (11 August – 11 October 2024) brought together law enforcement from nine countries to target the theft, smuggling and trafficking
INTERPOL has launched a campaign to raise awareness on the growing threat of cyber and financial crimes against vulnerable individuals and organisations. The Think Twice campaign, which includes a series of short videos, focuses on five rising online threats: ransomware attacks, malware attacks, phishing, generative AI scams, and romance baiting. These sophisticated scams have seen
A new partnership between INTERPOL and the Government of Canada is aiming to put the brakes on vehicle crime. Stolen vehicles are often moved across continents, sometimes ending up thousands of kilometres away from where they were stolen, making a coordinated international approach crucial. For organised crime groups, the trade of stolen vehicles and parts
An INTERPOL led operation in South America targeting the trade of fake and pirated goods has resulted in the seizure of more than 11 million products and led to 104 arrests. Operation Crete II (August to September 2024) brought together 12 countries to combat a range of intellectual and industrial property infringements. These included the
To provide the most efficient service to its member countries, INTERPOL is now equipped with the IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) Multibiometric Identification System (MBIS), featuring a premium algorithm ranked #1 in the NIST results. This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant
INTERPOL’s General Assembly has elected Valdecy Urquiza as the next Secretary General of the world’s largest police organisation. The Brazilian Police Commissioner will take over at the close of the General Assembly on Thursday 7 November when the current Secretary General, Jürgen Stock, will finish his second and final mandate after being at the helm
INTERPOL, in collaboration with the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), convened the first-ever Future of Policing Congress to address emerging challenges facing law enforcement. The two-day event between October 23-24 took place alongside the Korea Police World Expo (KPEX) in Incheon, aiming to address the rapidly changing global security landscape and help prepare law enforcement agencies worldwide for the