The international crime-fighting organization Interpol presented its metaverse of the same name during its last assembly in New Delhi. The international police will thus be able to train their new members more efficiently and simply by simulating real situations. In addition, Interpol wants to strengthen its presence against online crime.
Interpol watches over the metaverse
The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), more commonly known as Interpolannounced the launch of its own metaverse at its 90th Annual General Meeting, which took place on October 18 in New Delhi, India.
During the introduction of this metaverse to the Assembly, the various international delegates present at the event were able to directly interfere in this “already fully operational” virtual world using virtual headsets.
During this interactive presentation session, the members present were able to enter a virtual identical reproduction of the offices of Interpol headquarters, located in Lyons. This metaverse, soberly baptized INTERPOL, will allow those concerned to follow immersive training and interact with other members via their avatar, without any geographical restriction.
Overview of Interpol quarters in the metaverse
According to Interpol, this new metaverse will allow its various units to coordinate and work in a more rational and efficient manner. In addition, these virtual offices will allow new recruits and students to train more easily by simulating real situationsfor example :
“In a live demonstration, experts from Interpol’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate provided training on travel document verification and passenger screening using Interpol’s capabilities in a classroom in the Metaverse. The students were then teleported to an airport where they were able to practice the newly learned skills at a virtual border crossing. »
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Crime on the rise in virtual worlds
Introduced as “the first-ever metaverse specifically designed for law enforcement around the world”, INTERPOL will enable active participation in the fight against online crime, for which virtual worlds like the metaverse are already prime locations for malicious individuals :
“Criminals are already starting to exploit the Metaverse. The World Economic Forum […] warned that social engineering scams, violent extremism and misinformation could pose particular challenges. »
According to the press release, the number of users of these virtual worlds being constantly increasing, malicious activities also increase mechanically :
“As the number of Metaverse users increases and technology develops, the list of possible crimes will only grow to potentially include crimes against children, data theft, money laundering, money, financial fraud, counterfeiting, ransomware, phishing, assault and sexual harassment. »
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Source: Interpol press release
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