In a strategic move to bolster its cybercrime-fighting capabilities, Interpol Nigeria has partnered with A&D Forensics and the Africa Stablecoin Consortium to offer specialized training in virtual asset forensics. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian officers with the necessary skills to effectively tackle cybercrimes involving cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins.
The training, held in Abuja, provided participants with hands-on experience in blockchain intelligence and analysis, enabling them to trace and prosecute cybercriminals utilizing Bitcoin and other virtual assets. Chioma Onyekelu, a blockchain specialist involved in the training, emphasized the growing sophistication of cybercrime, which increasingly exploits virtual currencies to facilitate illegal activities.
With cybercrime requests escalating from international partners, enhancing local enforcement capabilities has become imperative for Nigeria. The training covered various aspects of cybercrime detection and prosecution, addressing the evolving challenges in the digital asset space.
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