🚨 INTERPOL report finds AI linked to more than half of cybercrime in Africa AI is enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly difficult for victims and platforms to detect. 🔗 Find out more: www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🚨 5,800+ arrests, USD 293 million intercepted across 97 countries The results of Operation First Light 2026 highlight the global scale of social engineering fraud and associated money laundering. ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🚨 A global crackdown on human trafficking networks has resulted in: 🔵 1,024 arrests 🔵 2,070 victims identified 🔵 465 investigations launched Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🚨 Police ‘hackathon’ identifies sexual exploitation on content subscription sites Seven European countries have joined forces for a four-day ‘hackathon’ to target a human trafficking threat on subscription-based content platforms. 🔗 Read more: www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🚨 INTERPOL’s latest Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment Report has revealed a dramatic increase in cybercrime across the region. More than half of the countries surveyed reported cybercrime now accounting for 30% of all crimes recorded nationally. 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

47 unknown deceased women. 6 identified. 41 still waiting to have their names returned to them. Identify Me is INTERPOL’s public appeal to help identify women whose bodies were found across Europe in recent decades. 🔗 Do you recognize any of them? www.interpol.int/What-you-can...

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🚨 More than 3,300 illegal firearms, 8,000 arrests and 56 tonnes of drugs seized in operation in the Americas Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...

INTERPOL convenes Europe’s top police over evolving transnational organized crime Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/es/Noticias-...

German authorities have arrested a suspect in a long-running cold case following the identification of a murder victim whose body was discovered in the River Main nearly 25 years ago. The teenage girl has been identified as ‘Diana S.’ Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...

🚨 201 arrests in first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation in MENA region targeting phishing, malware and cyber scam networks Results also included: 🔵 382 suspects identified 🔵 3,867 victims identified 🔵 53 servers seized More ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...

🚨 6.42 million illicit doses seized Authorities across 90 countries and territories have disrupted the illegal trade in counterfeit and unapproved medicines. 🔵 269 arrests 🔵 392 investigations 🔵 66 criminal groups dismantled 🔵 $15.5M in illicit products seized 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

Her name was Hakima Boukerouis. Thanks to DNA familial searching, French authorities have now confirmed her identity and arrested a suspect linked to her death. This case marks the fifth successful identification linked to #IdentifyMe. Read more ➡️🔗: www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

INTERPOL Notices are among the most powerful tools for police cooperation. They serve as international requests or alerts that enable police in member countries to share critical crime-related information. INTERPOL currently has 9 types ⬇️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/How-we-work/...

This week's @interpol Heads of NCBs conference showed what global policing achieves when united with officers sharing experiences and lessons. Most importantly, we see concrete results from the face-to-face meetings. The relationships built will shape how we work together to keep communities safe.

The 21st Heads of National Central Bureaus conference closed with a series of conclusions on: 🔵 maintaining operational excellence 🔵 faster cross-border coordination 🔵 better support for missing persons 🔵 encouraging women’s leadership

Law enforcement officials from around the world are meeting in Lyon for INTERPOL’s 21st annual Heads of National Central Bureaus (NCBs) Conference. ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

INTERPOL Heads of NCBs convene to shape global policing future

Law enforcement leaders to focus on quality standards, database use and leadership development

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Such a pleasure to welcome Major General Bold Jamsranjav, Commissioner General of the National Police Agency of Mongolia to @interpol.int We discussed emerging crime threats and explored how INTERPOL's tools and services can strengthen Mongolia’s capacity to combat transnational crime.

🚨 Czech authorities, working with Slovenian counterparts, have carried out a major operation into suspected match manipulation in professional and youth football. Players, referees and officials are among those suspected of attempting to influence match outcomes for financial gain.

The Global Fraud Summit has closed with calls for stronger global cooperation to tackle what is one of the fastest-growing types of crime, affecting millions of individuals and businesses around the world. Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

The 2026 INTERPOL Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment warns that fraud is no longer a peripheral threat, it is at the centre of polycriminality. Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🚨 45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in global operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware Coordination across 72 countries and territories led to: 🔵 94 arrests 🔵 110 suspects under investigation 🔵 202 electronic devices and servers seized More ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

🌐 The latest edition of INTERPOL Spotlight is out now! Discover how innovation is supporting law enforcement worldwide, from emerging technologies and secure police communications to pioneering forensic initiatives tackling organized crime. ➡️ 🔗 bit.ly/4umeY5G

On the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers (7 March) INTERPOL duty stations around the world are being lit up in blue to honour those who have lost their lives protecting their communities. We honour their sacrifice with gratitude and pride.

🔵 Iconic structures and landmarks across the world are lighting up in INTERPOL blue to mark the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers, in a unified tribute to those who have given their lives in the service of peace and justice. www.interpol.int/What-you-can...

Today @interpol.int staff gathered for a ceremony to honour police officers around the world who have given their lives in service. We carry forward their legacy through our daily work. #FallenOfficers

🚨 65 victims identified, 60 arrests in year-long child sexual abuse operation in the Americas Operation Eclipse targeted the production & distribution of abuse and exploitation material, focusing on identifying victims & reopening long-unsolved cases. Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/en/News-and-...

⚠️ Criminal networks are exploiting legally traded chemicals for illicit purposes. Operation CHASE, coordinated by INTERPOL, brought together authorities from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to target the cross-border trafficking of dual-use substances. Read more ➡️ 🔗 www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...

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🚨 Major operation in Africa targeting online scams nets 651 arrests, recovers USD 4.3 million Investigations exposed scams linked to over USD 45 million in financial losses and identified 1,247 victims. Find out more 🔗 ➡️ www.interpol.int/News-and-Eve...