Canadian police, together with Chainalysis, opened the Center for Investigation of Cryptocurrency Crimes – Bits Media

The police of the city of Kalgary of the Canadian province of Albert in partnership with the analytical company Chainalysis opened the Center for Investigation of Crimes, associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Cybercriminals of the Calgari Cybercriminals. Formed the target group CPS Blockchain Investigation Team (BIT), which will investigate crimes, where crypto acts are used. According to the police, Last year, local residents reported losses, associated with cryptocurrencies, for the total amount $13,9 million, And this year their losses have already managed to compose $3,2 million.

According to Chainalysis, from 2019 a significant surge in the use of cryptocurrencies has been observed in the country. IN 2022 Canada occupied the year 22 place among countries in the adoption of cryptocurrencies, whereas in 2021 and 2020 She occupied her years 26 and 24 The place, respectively.

Therefore, the police Calgary believes, that the creation of the Investigation Center will help ensure the safety of citizens: Law enforcement agencies will be able to notify the public about suspicious schemes, and also improve your technical skills in investigating crimes.

“Investigation of cybercrime, Including cases of fraud with cryptocurrencies, It is difficult due to the rapid development of technology, since criminals use sophisticated methods. Besides, Attackers can be in other jurisdictions ", Said police.

According to the annual report Chainalysis, the total number of illegally obtained crypto assets in 2022 The year has reached a record $20,1 billion. At the same time, the income of scammers from the use of robber programs was reduced by 40% Due to the unwillingness of the victims to pay a ransom.