- The global police unveils the first-ever law enforcement in metaverse.
- Cybercrime and financial crimes have been the top concern, according to Interpol reports.
- “We may be entering a new world, but our commitment remains the same,” says Stock.
The global police organization unveiled the first-ever Metaverse at the 90th Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi, India.
The executive director of Interpol, Madan M. Oberoi, shared the new creation on Twitter:
The metaverse, which is specifically designed for law enforcement worldwide, will be versatile to accommodate different features once it is fully operational. Specifically, it will enable registered users to tour a virtual replica of the Interpol General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France, without any geographical or physical boundaries.
In addition, it will support interaction with other officers via avatars and even host training courses, forensic investigation, and other policing capabilities.
According to an Interpol report, financial and cybercrimes have been among the top concerns for the police. Moreover, according to findings, 60% of respondents rank crimes such as money laundering, ransomware, phishing, and online scams as high threats, with 70% expecting a rise in cybercrimes within the next three-five years.
However, Oberoi accepted that there were challenges in identifying crimes in the metaverse, as every crime committed in the physical world cannot be considered a crime in the metaverse.
Referring to the challenges, Oberoi stated:
By identifying these risks from the outset, we can work with stakeholders to shape the necessary governance frameworks and cut off future criminal markets before they are fully formed
Meanwhile, Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock commented that when the metaverse heralds an abstract future for many, it is the challenges within that system that motivates Interpol.
Furthermore, Stock vouched to support member countries fighting crime and make the world, virtual or not, safer for those who inhabit it since the team may be entering a new world, but their “commitment remains the same.”
The metaverse offers many advantages to law enforcement, notably in terms of remote work, networking, collecting and preserving evidence from crime scenes, and delivering training.
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