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In news: Operation Storm Makers II

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Operation Storm Makers II

Mains level: NA

Central Idea

  • The Interpol operation Storm Makers II against fraud schemes fuelled by victims of human trafficking has unearthed further evidence that the trend is expanding beyond the Southeast Asian region.

About Operation Storm Makers II

  • This operation was a special mission organized by Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France.
  • The operation took place from October 16 to 20.
  • It involved law enforcement in 27 countries across Asia and other regions.

The operation targeted human trafficking and cyber scams. It resulted in:

  1. Rescue of 149 human trafficking victims
  2. Hundreds of arrests
  3. More than 270,000 inspections and police checks

Back2Basics: INTERPOL

Details
Full Name International Criminal Police Organization
Member Countries Comprises 195 member countries
Function Facilitates coordination among police forces globally; shares data on crimes and criminals
Headquarters Located in Lyon, France
Global Complex Has a Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore
Satellite Offices Several regional offices in different parts of the world
India’s Membership Joined in June 1956
National Central Bureau (NCB) Each member country has an NCB; in India, it’s under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

NCBs are the contact points for Interpol’s General Secretariat and other NCBs; run by police officials of the country

Databases Manages 19 police databases with real-time access to information on crimes and criminals
Investigative Support Provides forensic, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives globally
Red Notice (RN) Issued to alert police worldwide about fugitives wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence; for provisional arrest pending extradition or similar legal action

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