Le Wednesday, February 20, 2025 , the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) signed a letter of intent with the Organization International Criminal Police (Interpol). The aim is to strengthen the fight against corruption and financial crime.

The partnership between the ADB and the will strengthen Interpol the collaboration between the Office of Integrity and the fight against corruption at the African Development Bank and the Interpol Centre for Combating Financial Crime and Corruption. It will focus on sharing expertise, strengthening investigative capacities, and developing preventive measures against new financial crime threats, including cybercrime, anti-corruption measures, and counter-terrorism financing

According to Valdecy Urquiza, elected in November 2024 as Secretary General of Interpol, “corruption and financial crime are among the biggest obstacles to the challenge. economic and social development in Africa and in the world. The evolving nature of financial crime, especially in the digital environment, requires strong partnerships between law enforcement and financial institutions.” Selon l' évaluation de la fraude financière mondiale 2024 d' Interpol, les compromissions de courriels professionnels, les arnaques amoureuses, l' hameçonnage et autres fraudes en ligne constituent des menaces croissantes pour l' Economy