INTERPOL and Qatari government hold joint organized crime conference in Doha

Qatar and INTERPOL’s Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes Sub-Directorate recently joined together to host a four-day conference in Doha where more than 500 participants from law enforcement and the private sector drawn from 71 countries gathered to discuss common issues.

“Through the partnership between INTERPOL and Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, this unique event has provided a platform to focus on enhancing investigative methodologies on underground commerce and financial crimes,” INTERPOL’s Executive Director of Police Services Tim Morris said. “It will greatly reinforce our current capability, complement our ongoing training efforts and strengthen our investigative support to member countries.”

The conference focused on addressing the latest trends in organized crime, including the use of virtual currency in money laundering and payment card fraud, as well as high frequency trade, asset recovery and information security.

Several key members of the Qatari government were in attendance, including Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, as well as Staff Major General Saad Jassim Al Khulaifi, who also serves as director general of public security.

“INTERPOL acknowledged the strong support received from the government of Qatar and its strong contribution to global security and the establishment of the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore.” Morris said. “We also reaffirmed our continued collaboration on Project Stadia and the mutual benefits to all parties of the continued high caliber secondments from the Qatari Police.”