INTERPOL | The International Criminal Police Organization

45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation Learn more

Highlights

NewsWorld marks International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers

Countries on all continents light up global landmarks in blue

News65 victims identified, 60 arrests in year-long child sexual abuse operation in the Americas

INTERPOL-coordinated operation brings together nine countries to safeguard victims and track offenders

CrimesCrimes against children

Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society and can be victims of various forms of violence.

CrimesOrganized crime

Organized crime networks are billion-dollar businesses operating in many crime areas.

NewsHope for Justice first in aid sector to implement INTERPOL safeguarding channel

Step boosts international cooperation to protect vulnerable populations

Who we areWhat is INTERPOL?

Imagine you are the victim of a crime committed by someone from another country. How can police catch the person?

Global Blue Police Salute

Blue lighting – police institutions

7 March: International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers

Countries to light up significant national landmarks in blue

National Ceremonies

Police remembrance ceremonies

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View Red Notices

View and search public Red Notices for wanted persons

See notices View Yellow Notices

View and search public Yellow Notices for missing persons

See notices Did you know?196

We have 196 member countries who work together through INTERPOL to share data related to police investigations.

Learn more Did you know?Border checks

Our databases can help border officers screen people, goods, vehicles and vessels. By providing information in real-time, these databases also allow officials to detain potential criminals on the spot.

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Phishing only occurs via social media accounts.

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False

Although social media is the preferred channel, criminals can also make contact by telephone or in person

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One reason INTERPOL was created in 1923 was to fight currency counterfeiting.

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True

Counterfeit currency reduces the value of genuine currency and potentially destabilizes the economy.

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INTERPOL issues a Silver Notice to trace assets

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True

Countries can issue a Silver Notice to seek information on assets such as properties, vehicles, financial accounts and businesses, with a view to locating, identifying and potentially seizing them.

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INTERPOL’s funding comes from the private sector.

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False

The majority of our funding comes from partnerships with government agencies. Apart from that, each of our member countries pay a statutory contribution.

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INTERPOL has seven Global Policing Goals.

True False

True

These Policing Goals reflect our priorities against criminal and terrorist threats. They are closely aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Corruption in forestry crime is only at the logging stage.

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False

Corruption in forestry crime can be at all stages of the timber trade, including falsified transport documents and bribery to cover up the sale of protected species or illegal timber.

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‘Follow the money’ is just a line in a movie.

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False

Tracking the links between financial transactions – following the money – is often the key to locating hidden assets and identifying the criminals behind them.

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Cybercrime can enable other crimes.

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True

Common cyber-enabled scams include voice phishing, romance baiting, online sextortion, investment fraud, business email compromise fraud, and e-commerce fraud.

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We help countries to arrest fugitives who cross international boundaries.

True False

True

We support our member countries to locate and arrest fugitives with our investigative support, training and border management tools.

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Money mules help organized crime groups launder their illicit profits.

True False

True

Money mules provide their own accounts to receive and transfer fraudulent funds, thereby "legitimizing" it, but they may be unaware of the big picture.

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