Interpol is going to investigate crimes in metavselnaya – Bits Media

International law enforcement agencies in the person of Interpol have begun teaching personnel to combat criminal activities in metavseli.

Target: Identification of crimes, which may not be considered a crime in the physical space, but pose a threat in the virtual.

Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Strek (Jurgen Stock) explained, that it is important for the agency to keep up with technological achievements and "adequately respond to challenges", Since criminals began to pursue their victims on virtual platforms.

“We see, that our inability to respond in a timely manner affects the trust in the tools, which we use, and, hence, k interpol. Especially, when crimes are committed on virtual platforms ", - announced the Secretary General.

Jurgen Strek emphasized, that “sophisticated and professional” criminals can easily adapt to new technological tools for committing crimes:

“As the number of users of metavselnaya grows, the list of possible crimes will only expand and potentially include crimes against children, Theft of data, Washing money, Financial fraud, Sexual encroachments and much more ".

At the same time, Director for Technology and Innovation of Interpol Madan Orara (Madan Oberoi) In an interview for the press said, that the agency is faced with difficulties in determining that, what exactly is a crime in the metavselnaya. Therefore, one of the main tasks of training employees of the department will be an increase in awareness of possible crimes and prevention measures.

In October last year, Interpol reported
On the creation on the basis of the Singapore office of the agency of a special group to combat crimes in crypto space.