
The Hague – A recent report from Europol reveals that criminal networks are adeptly leveraging new technologies, posing significant threats to EU institutions and society as a whole.
The authors of the report emphasize that organized crime has become “more entrenched and destabilizing than ever before.”
Criminal activities have evolved in response to the current global instability, particularly through innovations in AI, blockchain, and data management.
The report highlights alarming trends, including rising incidents of cyberattacks, fraud, human trafficking, and the smuggling of weapons and drugs—each of these crime categories increasingly intertwined with new technology.
“The Internet has transitioned from a mere tool to the primary battleground for crime,” stated Europol chief Catherine De Bolle during a press conference.
Europol indicates that EU countries face threats on two fronts: internally, through money laundering, corruption, and violence, and externally, as criminal networks increasingly serve as proxies for Russia and other states engaged in hybrid warfare.
This report will inform Brussels’ strategy to combat organized crime over the next four years, with Europol advocating for enhanced collaboration among EU nations and a greater exchange of intelligence.
(March 18)













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