Bangladesh, Singapore seek stronger police ties against cybercrime

Bangladesh and Singapore have discussed strengthening cooperation between their police forces to combat cross-border crime, money laundering and cybercrime at a meeting between Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir and Singapore High Commission Chargé d’Affaires Philip Ong in Dhaka on Monday.

Ong paid a courtesy call on the IGP at Police Headquarters on 9 November, where they discussed ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation and joint efforts to prevent crime.

During the meeting, the Singaporean diplomat stressed the need to develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) for joint investigations into transnational crime and money laundering.

He also highlighted Singapore's potential technical assistance and training for Bangladesh in digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracking and cybercrime prevention.

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The discussions also covered the exchange of experience in modern intelligence-led operations and crisis management, as well as stronger joint intelligence surveillance to prevent terrorist financing and crimes committed through social media.

Ali Hossain Fakir expressed his keen interest in working jointly with the Singapore Police to combat crime.

Senior police officials were also present at the meeting.