Source: Interpol (news and events)
Singapore – Marking the 10th anniversary of the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI), a special ceremony was held at the state-of-the art facility in Singapore.
INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza and members of the INTERPOL Executive Committee were joined by Singapore Police Commissioner Hoong Wee Teck and Deputy Secretary (Policy) Ngiam Shih Chun from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The IGCI, which officially became operational in April 2015, is a testament to the strong partnership between INTERPOL and Singapore, and plays an important role in the Organization’s mission to combat transnational crime through:
• Strengthening INTERPOL’s regional presence in an increasingly globalized crime landscape;
• Expanding the Command and Coordination Centre’s 24/7 support to its member countries; and,
• The launch of a Cyber Fusion Centre facilitating secure, real-time intelligence sharing on cyber threats.
In the first month of operation, supported by information from private sector partners, the IGCI played a key role in Operation Simda which dismantled a botnet spreading malware across more than 190 countries.
And today, products such as the Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement, are helping meet the evolving needs of member countries in using AI to combat and investigate crime.
Currently, more than 140 staff work at the IGCI, INTERPOL’s hub for advanced technology deployment, building cybercrime partnerships, and providing vital training to member countries.
The event marked a significant milestone in the history of INTERPOL and highlighted the organization’s commitment to working together with its member countries to combat transnational crime and promote global security.