It is the first time such an internationally recognised event has been extended from the Asia South Pacific Region to the Eurasian Region, underscoring an expanded network of collaboration between the Force and other INTERPOL member countries.

 

The workshop attracted a large number of applications for enrolment. Amongst the 24 workshop participants, five came from the Force while the others represented Cambodia, India, Japan, Laos, Macao, Nepal, Principality of Liechtenstein, Qatar, Spain, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and the Philippines. 

 

During the workshop, the participants absorbed a large amount of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in malware analysis and digital forensics. In the final exam that will qualify them as INTERPOL certified trainers, they had to prove to be technically capable and competent.

 

Two overseas trainers with relevant PhD degrees and two Non-commissioned Officers from CSTCB with expertise in digital forensics investigation and extensive experiences in delivering similar INTERPOL workshops formed a composite training team.

 

Officiating at the opening of the workshop, Assistant Commissioner (Crime) John Ribeiro said, "The digital age has totally transformed the way crime is committed. Cyber criminals operate across borders, jurisdictional boundaries and different economies. Police officers should combine traditional investigative skills with state-of-the-art technologies and work hand-in-hand with their counterparts in other jurisdictions to prevent, disrupt and investigate cyber crimes."