• UGI USER
  • Dec 15, 2023
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OPERATION STORM MAKERS II

Why in the News?

Interpol’s launched Operation Storm Makers II reveals an alarming expansion of fraud schemes linked to human trafficking victims, extending beyond Southeast Asia.

Operation Overview:

  • Conducted by Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France.
  • Executed from October 16 to 20.
  • Encompassed law enforcement agencies in 27 countries across Asia and other regions.
  • Focused on combating human trafficking and cyber scams.

Achievements:

  • Human Trafficking Victims Rescue:149 victims were successfully rescued.
  • Arrests:Numerous arrests were made in connection to the targeted operations.
  • Inspections and Police Checks:Over 270,000 inspections and police checks were conducted as part of the operation.

About Interpol:

  • Interpol stands for the International Criminal Police Organization.
  • Nature: It is an intergovernmental organization fostering collaboration among criminal enforcement departments globally, spanning over 195 nations.
  • Headquarters: The central hub of Interpol is situated in Lyon, France.
  • Membership: Interpol boasts 195 member nations, each represented by a National Central Bureau.
  • Recognized as the world’s largest international police organization.
  • Mission: Interpol’s primary mission is to encourage extensive mutual assistance among criminal police agencies.

Prevention and Repression: It aims to construct and expand organizations facilitating the prevention and repression of international crime.