The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), or Interpol, is investigating how to secure the metaverse.
According to BBC, Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock revealed the agency’s intent to oversee criminal activities in the metaverse. Stock highlighted the ability of “sophisticated and professional” criminals to adapt to new technological tools for committing crimes.
The metaverse is an immersive platform where people can collaborate, socialise and become part of a shared experience. Caitlyn Ryan, EMEA VP of Meta’s Creative Shop, has defined the it as “a set of virtual spaces where you can create and explore with people who aren’t in the same physical space as you."
Interpol's revelation that it is investigating ways to police the metaverse comes nearly four months after the organisation launched its own virtual office in October 2022 at the 90th Interpol General Assembly in New Delhi, India.
In this virtual reality space, Interpol...