OSCE tackles the misuse of virtual assets in FC and human trafficking at Global Fraud Summit 2026, emphasising cross-border cooperation, stronger detection and public-private partnerships

The event brought together law enforcement, financial intelligence units, international organisations, and private-sector experts to explore how cryptocurrencies and other digital financial tools are exploited by organised crime networks to facilitate large-scale fraud, trafficking, and related offences. Participants discussed emerging trends in crypto-enabled criminal activity, emphasizing the challenges posed by the speed, anonymity, and cross-border nature of these crimes. The discussions underscored the need for coordinated, cross-dimensional responses, stronger detection and disruption…