Cybercrime Fight Intensifies in Peru

Peru Steps Up Security Measures Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats

A high-level workshop on computer forensics and financial analysis has brought together top officials from Peru’s Public Ministry, Judiciary, and National Police to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. The event was facilitated by a European Union cooperation project aimed at combating illegal drug trafficking and organized crime.

Workshop Objectives

• Improve inter-institutional coordination and intelligence systems to combat computer-related crimes and money laundering
• Equip officials with the necessary skills to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime

Financial Analysis Workshop

• Covered topics such as:
  • Financial crimes
  • Research methodologies
  • Sources of information
• Provided hands-on training on practical cases

Computer Forensics Workshop

• Focused on aspects like:
  • Home searches
  • Digital evidence analysis
  • Chain of custody
  • Working with specialized tools

Participating Institutions

• Peru’s Public Ministry
• Judiciary
• National Police
• European Union cooperation project

Impact on Financial Institutions

Peru’s financial institutions are now under pressure to boost security measures to prevent cybercrime, which is becoming increasingly sophisticated in the country. The workshops aim to equip officials with the necessary skills to tackle this growing threat and protect the nation’s financial sector.

European Union Support

The European Union cooperation project has been instrumental in supporting Peru’s fight against organized crime, and these workshops are a significant step forward in enhancing collaboration between institutions and improving intelligence systems to combat cybercrime.