ASEANAPOL Secretariat Participates in INTERPOL–KNPA Breaking Chains III Meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea

ASEANAPOL Secretariat Participates in INTERPOL–KNPA Breaking Chains III Meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea

On 8–9 June 2026, the ASEANAPOL Secretariat participated in the INTERPOL–KNPA INFRA-SEAF IV & Breaking Chains III Joint Operational Meeting held in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

During the meeting, the ASEANAPOL Secretariat presented updates on key ASEANAPOL initiatives, including the ASEANAPOL Scam Combat Task Force (ASCOT), a regional effort aimed at strengthening operational coordination, capacity building, and information sharing among ASEANAPOL Member Countries in combating scam-related crimes and online fraud.

The Secretariat also shared ASEANAPOL’s ongoing efforts in enhancing regional cooperation through operational networks, specialized working groups, and capacity development programmes designed to address emerging transnational crime threats.

The meeting concluded successfully and provided an important platform to strengthen cooperation and operational coordination between ASEANAPOL, INTERPOL, the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), and participating law enforcement agencies from across the region.

In addition, discussions were held regarding future collaboration under the KNPA-led KARE Project, which is expected to further enhance regional law enforcement capabilities, professional exchanges, and cooperative responses to evolving criminal threats.

The ASEANAPOL Secretariat remains committed to working closely with international partners to strengthen regional security, build trusted networks, and advance practical cooperation against transnational crime.

"Together We Keep This Region Safe”