Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli outlines the concerns voiced by the international police organisation.
Interpol has warned that financial fraud is now one of the world's most dangerous and rapidly-evolving cross-border crimes.
Its 2026 Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment says that increased global criminal collaboration means that fraud is now at the centre of organised crime activity that also includes human trafficking and cybercrime.
The Assessment states that:
- Fraud that utilises AI is 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods of fraud. AI systems can now plan and carry out all stages of a fraud campaign.
- Sextortion is being systematically integrated into scams such as romance and investment fraud, often using scripts and AI-generated content.
