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Interpol enters the Metaverse

 


Interpol's Metaverse is online and is designed to streamline communication between different entities while providing a way to conduct education and training.


Interpol wants to prepare against a growing list of possible crimes in the Metaverse.


According to an announcement, Interpol has launched the first metaverse designed specifically for law enforcement. This was presented at the 90th Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi and is already fully operational.


Interpol said a key reason for the metaverse is that bad actors are already using technology to commit crimes, while the public adoption rate is likely to increase significantly over the next few years.


The announcement states:


“Criminals are already starting to exploit the Metaverse. The World Economic Forum […] has warned that social engineering fraud, violent extremism and misinformation may pose particular challenges.”

"As the number of Metaverse users grows and technology advances, the list of possible crimes will only expand to potentially include crimes against children, data theft, money laundering, financial fraud, forgery, ransomware, phishing, and sexual assault and harassment."


People have already been arrested for their actions in the metaverse. Last month, a South Korean man was sentenced to four years in prison for molesting children in the Metwaverse and tricking them into sending photos and videos.


Interpol's event also unveiled plans to develop a department dedicated to fighting crypto-crime. Interpol Secretary General Juergen Stock emphasized the need for the specified entity as many law enforcement agencies are currently not equipped for the complexity of this area.


India's Central Bureau of Investigations Special Director, Praveen Sinha, said that cybercrime has become increasingly difficult to monitor due to its global nature. Coordination is a key factor that will facilitate these efforts.


"The only answer is international cooperation, coordination, trust and the sharing of information in real time."


Interpol's new metaverse will allow registered users to visit the platform and take a tour of a virtual facsimile of Interpol's Secretary General's headquarters in Lycon, France, and participate in forensic investigation courses, among others.


Interpol has also hinted that its metaverse will hopefully provide its various entities around the world with a streamlined and more efficient way to communicate and collaborate with one another. It is also intended to promote education and training for students and new entrants.

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