In order to curb potential crimes in the Metaverse, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has launched its presence along with providing an avenue to conduct education and training.
Interpol has introduced the “first ever Metaverse specifically intended for law enforcement globally” at the 90th Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi, according to a statement made on October 20.
According to Interpol, one of the main reasons for its move into the metaverse is that criminals are already using the technology to commit crimes, and over the coming years, public adoption rates are projected to rise considerably.
The Metaverse is already being used by criminals. According to the statement, “the World Economic Forum […] has warned that social engineering scams, violent extremism, and disinformation could be special concerns.
“As the number of Metaverse users grows and the technology further develops, the list of possible crimes will only expand to potentially include crimes against children, data theft, money laundering, financial fraud, counterfeiting, ransomware, phishing, and sexual assault and harassment.”
Notably, individuals have already been imprisoned as a result of their Metaverse behavior. A South Korean man was given a four-year prison term last month for sexually abusing youngsters online and enticing them to send lewd images and videos.
Interpol also made plans to create a division to combat cryptocurrency crime public during the event in Delhi. Jürgen Stock, the secretary general of Interpol, emphasized the need for the aforementioned section because many law enforcement organizations are now ill-prepared to handle the complexity of the industry.
Additionally, due to the worldwide nature of cybercrime, Praveen Sinha, special director of India’s Central Bureau of Investigations, emphasized that coordination is a crucial element that will facilitate their efforts.
“The only answer is international cooperation, coordination, trust, and real-time sharing of information,” Sinha said.
Registered users of the new Interpol metaverse will have access to forensic investigation training sessions, a “virtual reproduction of the Interpol General Secretariat offices in Lyon, France,” and other features.
According to Interpol, the metaverse will ideally offer a more streamlined and effective means for its many organizations around the world to interact and cooperate with one another. While also emphasizing the importance of education and training for students and new recruits.
According to a tweet from the authority on October 16, the Ajman Police declared earlier this week that it will offer its services to clients through metaverse technology.
