Interpol adopts resolution to prevent virtual asset fraud

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) adopted a resolution to respond to the spread of fraud crimes based on virtual assets (cryptocurrencies). The resolution was proposed by South Korea and is expected to serve as an opportunity to formally strengthen the international cooperation framework.

On the 27th (local time), Interpol said in a statement, "The threats posed by international fraud networks linked to large-scale scams, human trafficking and exploitation are rapidly increasing," announcing the adoption of the resolution. It went on to explain, "Victims are lured under the pretext of 'high-paying overseas jobs' and then forced to engage in illegal activities, which include virtual asset fraud." According to the resolution, Interpol member countries will strengthen cooperation in areas such as ▲real-time information sharing ▲cross-border joint investigations and operations ▲tracking of criminal funds and illicit assets.