Marrakech: The 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly convened to address the escalating threat posed by transnational scam hubs. During the session held from November 24 to 27, a resolution was passed emphasizing the urgent need for international cooperation to combat these sophisticated criminal networks.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the resolution highlighted the increasing use of advanced technologies by criminal groups to deceive victims and conceal illicit activities. The text of the resolution underscored the rapid adaptability of these cross-border networks, calling for a coordinated global response. Key actions proposed include real-time intelligence sharing to identify perpetrators, operational sites, and methods, as well as the implementation of multinational joint operations with INTERPOL’s support.

The resolution also stressed the importance of strengthening efforts to combat criminal financing and track illicit assets associated with these networks. It called for standardized emergency protocols to locate, rescue, and repatriate victims, alongside global awareness campaigns aimed at vulnerable groups such as youth and job seekers.

INTERPOL Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza, emphasized the necessity of enhancing collaboration and improving information sharing to effectively counter these criminal networks. He reaffirmed INTERPOL’s full commitment to supporting the resolution’s implementation and working closely with member countries.

In 2024, INTERPOL executed its largest-ever global operation against trafficking-driven fraud, which spanned 116 countries and territories. This operation resulted in the arrest of more than 2,500 individuals, as reported by the organization’s statistics.