FBI chief kicks off 3-day India tour, engages with Delhi Police, CBI head

NEW DELHI | Updated: 12 December, 2023 7:44 pm IST

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray met Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora at the Police Headquarters.

The duo had convened a meeting at the HQ to discuss subjects such as terrorism, cyber crime, fake call centres and issues related to national security. The delegation of FBI officials had reached the HQ at 11 AM, following which the meeting was held while being attended by the top brass of Delhi Police. 

The meeting is set to be focused on strengthening the exchange of information on criminal matters, alongside improved coordination in combating transnational crimes and sharing of expertise in the investigation of technology-enabled crimes. 

 

The delegation had also convened a meeting with the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Praveen Sood, wherein they illustrated that both the agencies recognised challenges posed by multiple crime networks.

“Both agencies recognised the challenges posed by organised crime networks, cyber-enabled financial crimes, ransomware threats, economic crimes and transnational crimes. The need to expedite sharing of evidence and for closer assistance in bringing criminals & fugitives to face justice was deliberated. It was also discussed to exchange best practices of FBI Academy, Quantico and CBI Academy, Ghaziabad,” said a senior CBI official. 

The official added that Wray had also thanked the CBI for the collaborative spirit and the enduring relationship which has been shared between the FBI and the CBI. 

“Director Wray’s visit signifies a step towards deepening cooperation and shared commitment to combat crime in all its manifestations in the spirit of international police cooperation. Both agencies agreed to look forward to future interactions and collaborative initiatives,” said the CBI official. 

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