How Did 23 Officers from 14 Nations Engage in CBI's ITEC Course on 'Investigation Abroad'?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- 23 participants from 14 nations attended the ITEC course.
- The course was held from November 26 to December 2.
- Focus on transnational crime investigation was key.
- International cooperation was emphasized during training.
- CBI's commitment to global law enforcement initiatives was highlighted.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (NationPress) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) hosted the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Course focused on "Investigation Abroad", attracting participants from various nations.
This training initiative ran from November 26 to December 2 at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad, as reported by the CBI on Wednesday.
The program was officially launched on November 26 by N. Venugopal, Additional Director of the CBI.
As per a press release from the CBI, a total of 23 delegates from 14 ITEC member countries, including Nepal, Malaysia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Fiji, Bhutan, Maldives, Thailand, Mongolia, Tanzania, Kenya, Liberia, Ghana, and Vietnam, participated in this comprehensive week-long course.
N. Venugopal engaged with the course participants on the opening day, detailing the importance of Investigation Abroad in tackling Transnational Crimes,
According to the CBI, the agency conducts ITEC courses annually for participants from ITEC member nations.
These courses are supported by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The aim of the course is to bolster awareness, knowledge, and practical skills essential for effectively managing the intricacies of international investigation.
Earlier this year, in July, the CBI also took part in Operation HAECHI-VI, an initiative by Interpol focused on seven categories of crime, including cyber-enabled financial crime, voice phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering related to illegal online gambling, and business email compromise.
During this operation, the CBI's International Operations Division coordinated closely with the FBI, the US Department of Justice, and German authorities, leading to the arrest of eight suspects and the identification of 45 individuals involved in transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes and online sexual offences against minors.
A total of USD 66,340 was recovered from the offenders, while 30 bank accounts associated with these crimes were frozen
Moreover, acting on operational intelligence from the FBI and the US Department of Justice, the CBI apprehended two individuals targeting young girls in the US through social media, coercing them into sharing explicit images and videos.