The Maldives Police Service has signed a resolution adopted by the International Investigative Cooperation Alliance (IICA), reaffirming its commitment to enhancing international collaboration in tackling cross-border scams and organised criminal networks.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Asim Abdulla signed the resolution on behalf of the Maldives Police Service at the IICA’s inaugural annual forum, held in Incheon, South Korea, from 21 to 23 October 2026. The three-day event was organised by the Korean National Police Agency and brought together international representatives to exchange expertise and strengthen joint efforts against transnational scam operations.
Discussions at the forum centred on improving the sharing of investigative information between member countries, coordinating responses to international scam networks and ensuring cooperation remains sustainable and equitable. These objectives were incorporated into the resolution, which sets out key principles for information exchange and coordinated investigations.
The resolution requires member countries to adhere to these principles while working together, pending the establishment of the alliance’s permanent rules and organisational framework. It is intended to support effective, fair and lasting cooperation among participating nations.
The Maldives Police Service said the move reflects its commitment to expanding international law enforcement partnerships and coordinating efforts to counter organised crime and scam networks operating across national borders.
The resolution also builds on decisions adopted by the INTERPOL General Assembly and the ASEANAPOL Conference. Together, these measures establish a legal foundation for operations carried out through the alliance to tackle cross-border scam activities.
The IICA was established in Seoul on 23 October 2025 through an initiative involving INTERPOL, ASEANAPOL and nine countries. The alliance was formed to address the significant harm caused by internationally organised scam compounds to individuals and the economies of affected communities.
