Interpol reportedly creates dedicated unit to fight crypto crimes

Interpol reportedly creates dedicated unit to fight crypto crimes

Law enforcement agencies are “very often” not properly trained or equipped to track crypto crimes, Interpol secretary general Jürgen Stock said. The International Criminal Police Organization is reportedly planning to strengthen its crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes by forming a dedicated division.Interpol, the world’s largest global police organization, has set up a special team in Singapore to help governments fight crimes involving virtual assets, the Indian news agency Business Standard reported on Oct. 17.Interpol made the announcement at a press conference ahead of its 90th....


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