Due to the rise in cybercrime, the Dushanbe police, together with specialized agencies, have intensified coordination to ensure the digital and financial security of citizens, reports the Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Dushanbe.
Issues of prevention and countering crimes in the digital sphere were discussed at a working meeting chaired by the Deputy Head of the capital's Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Police Colonel Fayzali Saidalizoda, with the participation of information security specialists, representatives of the Communications Service, mobile operators, and the company "Tajiktelecom."
The parties discussed the coordination of actions to combat cybercrime, in particular telephone and Internet fraud, as well as mechanisms for identifying and preventing such crimes.
A separate meeting with the National Bank of Tajikistan and other banks of the country was dedicated to the fight against Internet fraud, the illegal use of bank cards, the identification of "drops" (drops or droppers are people recruited by fraudsters for the illegal withdrawal, cashing out, or transfer of stolen money — Ed. note), and the misappropriation of funds obtained by criminal means using cryptocurrencies.
Following the meetings, the parties agreed to strengthen inter-agency cooperation to protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens.
