Interpol noticed an intensification of crime around coronavirus vaccines. This is stated at site organization.
Law enforcement agencies from different countries have urged to cooperate with authorities in the field of health. Thus, they must ensure the safety of the vaccine supply chains against the virus. In particular, law enforcement officers will have to identify illegal websites selling fake drugs and tests for COVID-19, as well as catch criminal networks.
“Criminal organizations will target those who do not suspect anything and deceive them with fake websites and counterfeit drugs, which could endanger not only health, but also the lives of people,” said the Secretary General of Interpol Jurgen Stock .
On September 8, the organization said that the coronavirus pandemic led to an increase in the number sexual crimes against children. The reason for the increase in such crimes was the closure of schools for quarantine, as a result of which children began to spend more time on the Internet. The activity of cybercriminals on the darknet also stands out.