Investigators also reported a surge in fraudulent investment schemes committed through the use of instant messaging apps where encrypted information is exchanged promoting the use of cryptocurrency wallets for payment. International police cooperation during Operation HAECHI III unveiled several emerging online financial crime trends, particularly variations on impersonation scams, romance frauds, sextortion and investment frauds. We have highlighted the need for greater efforts to deprive criminals of their illegal gains and this operation has seen member countries doing just that.” Jürgen Stock, INTERPOL Secretary General “The success of this operation is based on two key elements for law enforcement, follow the money and cooperation via INTERPOL. Our partnerships with regional policing bodies.Human trafficking and migrant smuggling.Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files.Information, communications and technology (ICT) law projects.Official visitors to the General Secretariat.INTERPOL – Five actions for a safer world.
