Interpol to build new cyber crime centre in Singapore

The world’s largest police organisation Interpol is planning to commission a new cyber crime centre in Singapore, which many nations are feebly equipped to have.

As part of efforts to support operations of member nations, the Interpol’s new Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) building will offer law enforcement agencies with tools and techniques to offset the 21st century cybercrime trends.

Singapore Second Minister S. Iswaran said: "The decision to establish the IGCI is testament to Interpol’s leadership, and its recognition of the fact that the nature of crime is changing rapidly.

"Fuelled by globalisation and technological advancements, crime has become transnational if not global, more complex and sophisticated, and pervasive in its impact."

The new building will be equipped with a latest research and development facility to detect crimes and criminals, innovative training, operational support and partnerships.

Further, the new centre will also enable information sharing with the private sector, which could have vital data that could bolster efforts and actions against cybercrime.

Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble said: "In the history of international law enforcement, this day marks a milestone. It resonates with the collective dedication of global police cooperation in making ours a safer world.

"Police are traditionally trained to protect innocent civilians from harm; harm which is visible, or simply physical in nature.

"The widening intersection of our real and virtual lives challenges that very tradition, and with the IGCI, Interpol now has a dedicated centre to tackle cybercrime so we can better protect citizens both on and offline."