Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] Over the next three to five years, INTERPOL expects a sharp escalation in transnational fraud, driven by artificial intelligence, low-cost digital tools, and increased global criminal collaboration. The Cipher Brief
• [New] HSBC achieved a 60% reduction in false alerts and a fourfold increase in identified financial crime by implementing a dynamic risk assessment platform that prioritizes high-value threats over traditional rule-based alerts. Kroll
• [New] The importation of roadside bombing equipment and expertise has gradually transformed the level of terrorist threat inside Bahrain. The Washington Institute
• [New] The United States is vast and diverse, so terrorism prevention efforts will be different in every city. The Washington Institute
• [New] Cross-border cooperation is essential for countering terrorist financing, as the FATF urges tight public-private coordination to address vulnerabilities in the global system. Kroll
• [New] Nearly 70% of jurisdictions globally still struggle to effectively disrupt terrorist financing networks, creating cross-border vulnerabilities that impact security. Kroll
• [New] The complicated nature of plotting a high-sophistication terrorist attack makes it highly likely that there would be greater opportunity for UK police and security services to disrupt potential attacks. Pool Reinsurance
• [New] The rise of cartel-orchestrated drone attacks in Mexico highlights the growing sophistication and threat posed by organized crime groups, who are increasingly using advanced technology to carry out violent acts. National Today

Last updated: 11 April 2026