Interpol

Interpol says metaverse opens up new world of cybercrime

LONDON (Reuters) - Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments - the "metaverse" - could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow…

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Interpol fears weapons delivery to Ukraine will end up in criminal hands

Weapons sent to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February will end up in the global hidden economy and in the hands of criminals, the head of Interpol has said. Jürgen…

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France investigates Interpol chief over allegations of complicity with torture

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into global police agency Interpol president Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi over allegations that he may have been an accomplice to torture, an official said. Raisi,…

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INTERPOL deploys team to Moldova following surge of Ukrainian refugees

INTERPOL has deployed an operational support team to Moldova following the surge of Ukrainian refugees entering the country. The international police organisation said it has already received reports of human…

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UAE general accused of torture elected as Interpol president

Global police agency Interpol elected Emirati Inspector General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi as its president on Thursday, despite accusations from rights groups that he failed to act on allegations of torture…

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Fake Covid-19 vaccines seized in South Africa, China: Interpol

Police in China and South Africa have seized thousands of fake doses of Covid-19 jabs, global police organisation Interpol said on, warning this represented only the “tip of the iceberg”…

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Interpol warns that COVID-19 vaccines could be targeted by criminals

The Interpol global police co-ordination agency warned on Wednesday that organised criminal networks could be targeting COVID-19 vaccines, and could look to sell fake shots. Interpol, which is headquartered in…

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Lebanon asks Interpol to arrest Russian ship captain, owner over port explosion

Lebanon has asked Interpol to issue arrest warrants for the Russian captain and owner of the ship that brought the explosive material that detonated at Beirut port in August, killing…

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Cyber criminals threaten to hold hospitals to ransom – Interpol

As hospitals around the world struggle to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients, cyber criminals are threatening to exploit the crisis and hold them to ransom, according to an Interpol…

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Fraud,Cybercrime and Intimidation – The Coronavirus ‘criminal’ side-effect

The COVID-19 pandemic has "sparked new crime trends", the head of Interpol told Euronews on Monday, warning that organised crime groups have adapted their activities to benefit from the global…

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Thousands of serious offences related to marine pollution exposed in global operation

A global law enforcement operation involving 61 countries has identified thousands of illicit activities behind severe marine pollution as well as hundreds of violations and exposed serious cases of contamination…

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Interpol operation detects over 12 suspected foreign terrorist fighters crossing the Mediterranean

An Interpol maritime border operation has detected more than a dozen suspected "foreign terrorist fighters" (FTFs) travelling across the Mediterranean. The exercise, Operation Neptune II, took place from July 24…

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Global action against wildlife crime saves 4 400 reptiles from criminal hands

An international operation against the illegal trade in reptiles has seen hundreds of seizures and 12 arrests in the EU. Europol coordinated information sharing between EU members States which…

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Interpol busts international pedophilia ring

A two-year international operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the rescue of 50 children, as well as the arrest and prosecution of child sex offenders in Thailand, Australia and…

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Tripoli’s Government asks Cyprus not to issue passports for Haftar’s sons

Fathi Bashagha, the Interior Minister of Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli has asked his counterpart in Cyprus not to issue passports for four sons of Khalifa Haftar, after news…

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China to prosecute former Interpol chief

The Chinese Communist Party announced that Meng Hongwei, the former head of Interpol and who is a Chinese national, will be prosecuted for allegedly taking bribes. According to the Communist…

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Interpol issues Red Notices over Khashoggi killing

Turkish officials revealed that Interpol had issued red notices for 20 people in connection with the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. An Interpol red notice informs the police…

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The Head of Interpol warns of continuous threat of Islamic State

The head of the International Police Organisation, Interpol, has warned of the continued threat of the so-called Islamic State. In an interview with NBC’s Keir Simmons, Secretary General, Jürgen Stock,…

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Wife of former Interpol chief applies for asylum in France

The wife of the former Interpol chief being held in China on corruption charges has applied for asylum in France, her spokesperson has said. Grace Meng was put under police…

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South Korean Kim Jong Yang elected new Interpol President

Interpol elects South Korea's Kim Jong Yang as its president in a blow to Russian efforts at naming one of their own. BBC reports that Kim was chosen by Interpol's…

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Interpol’s President resigns

Interpol says its president who was reported missing after returning to his native China has reigned amid a probe in Beijing. Meng Hongwei vanished after returning to his homeland and his wife voiced…

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China confirms it is holding Interpol head Meng Hongwei (Updated)

China has confirmed it is holding the missing head of Interpol, Meng Hongwei. Beijing said he was under investigation by the country's anti-corruption body for unspecified breaches of the law.…

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Interpol chief gone missing after travelling to China

French police have opened an investigation into the whereabouts of Meng Hongwei, the president of international police cooperation agency Interpol, after his wife reported he had gone missing after travelling…

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Wildlife crime: global seizures and arrests in transcontinental operation

Interpol: An international operation against the illegal trade in wildlife and timber has seen hundreds of seizures worldwide as well as suspects arrested. Codenamed Thunderstorm and targeting the people and networks…

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British MPs claim Russia ‘abused’ of Interpol to target British critic of Putin

The Telegraph reports that MPs will urge the Home Secretary to intervene over Russia's "abuse" of Interpol to target a prominent British critic of Vladimir Putin. For a brief time Wednesday, Bill…

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