A two-day training programme led by INTERPOL has equipped Maldivian law enforcement and financial regulators with specialised knowledge to address the growing threat of cryptocurrency-related crime.
Held from 20 to 21 July in Malé, the sessions brought together 28 officials from the Maldives Police Service, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Maldives Monetary Authority. The initiative reflects a coordinated national effort to build capacity in tackling digital financial offences.
The programme was delivered by INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre, whose operational support team conducted in-person sessions covering the complex landscape of blockchain investigations. According to the Maldives Police Service, the training focused on the operational and technical challenges that arise in cases involving cryptocurrencies.
Participants explored the underlying principles of blockchain technology and reviewed investigative strategies commonly used to trace and analyse illicit activity involving major digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Instruction also included guidance on structuring casework to address the unique procedural difficulties encountered in crypto-linked investigations.
With digital assets becoming a growing avenue for illicit transactions globally, the training marks a step forward in the Maldives’ efforts to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and align investigative practices with international standards.
