Interpol

Interpol says over 2,500 arrests in human trafficking crackdown

INTERPOL said Wednesday (Nov 6) that a six-day international police operation against human trafficking had led to more than 2,500 arrests and the rescue of over 3,000 potential victims.

Interpol has observed an “explosion” of cyber-enabled crime in recent years, says its secretary-general Jurgen Stock.

Singapore’s anti-scam efforts are a model for tackling ‘epidemic’: Interpol chief

IN THE current “epidemic” of transnational organised crime, Singapore’s anti-scam efforts can serve as a model for other countries to emulate, said Interpol secretary-general Jurgen Stock on Wednesday...

The law enforcement from more than 20 countries in October, which led to hundreds of arrests, demonstrated the “expanding geographical footprint” of the crime, the Interpol says.

Trafficking for cyber fraud an increasingly globalised crime: Interpol

INTERPOL said on Friday (Dec 8) its first operation targeting human-trafficking fuelled cyber fraud showed the criminal industry was going global, spreading beyond its origins in South-east Asia, with...

Jocelyn Chia, a New York-based comedian, was widely criticised in Malaysia, with the home minister describing her comments as insensitive and offensive.

Malaysia to seek Interpol help to investigate controversial comedian

Malaysia will seek Interpol’s assistance in tracking down and investigating a stand-up comic who mocked the country and made jokes about missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its police chief said o...