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The General Assembly of Interpol, convened in its 93rd session in Marrakech, adopted a resolution warning of the growing threat posed by cross-border fraud centers, which are considered a "pivotal hub" for crime related to large-scale fraud operations, human trafficking, and multiple forms of abuse.
This resolution, adopted during this session held between November 24 and 27, also highlights the increasing use of advanced technologies by criminal groups "with the aim of deceiving their victims and concealing their activities." The text of the resolution emphasized that "the rapid adaptability of these cross-border networks necessitates a coordinated global response," calling for the instantaneous exchange of information to identify perpetrators, their workplaces, and their working patterns, and for the implementation of joint multinational operations with the support of Interpol. It also called for strengthening the fight against the financing of crime, tracing illicit assets linked to these networks, and adopting unified emergency protocols to locate, rescue, and repatriate victims, as well as launching global awareness campaigns targeting vulnerable groups, particularly young people and job seekers. In this regard, Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza said: "To effectively confront these criminal networks, we must strengthen cooperation, improve information sharing, and move forward with coordinated and resolute action," affirming the organization's "full commitment" to supporting the implementation of this resolution and working with member countries in this direction. It is worth noting that in 2024, the largest global operation carried out by Interpol against fraud related to human trafficking, which included 116 countries and territories, resulted in the arrest of more than 2,500 people, according to the organization's statistics. The Interpol General Assembly, which is the largest global gathering of law enforcement leaders, provides an opportunity for member countries to build relationships and exchange experiences. This session, which is attended by more than 800 delegates from 179 countries, including 82 security directors, discusses a range of issues, particularly identifying and dismantling transnational organized crime, combating cross-border fraud centers, strengthening Interpol's global police capabilities, and consolidating the role of women in police forces.
