Interpol’s first Digital Crime Centre to start operations in Singapore next year

SINGAPORE - The Interpol’s first Digital Crime Centre will be housed in a new complex when the Interpol’s Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) opens next year in the Republic.

This was announced by Second Minister for Home Affairs Mr S Iswaran at the IGCI handover ceremony at its complex this morning (Sept 30).

With the handover from the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore, Interpol can install systems and equipment to commence the IGCI’s operations in the building.

The Digital Crime Centre will support members countries’ operations by providing law enforcement agencies with advanced tools and techniques to counter the latest cybercrime trends.

“It will also facilitate information sharing with the private sector, which could have critical information that can strengthen efforts and actions against cybercrime,“ said Mr Iswaran. “Given the complex and evolving nature of this new threat, it is clear that the Digital Crime Centre will be of great value to our police forces”.

The IGCI will study emerging crime trends, and harness technology to develop future policing solutions.

“It will forge strong partnerships with the private sector, and allow law enforcement agencies to leverage the private sector’s extensive resources to detect, prevent and deter crime,” said Mr Iswaran.