New Delhi, Dec 12 – A high-level delegation led by Christopher A Wray, Director of the United States agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) visited Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters on Monday.
During the visit, Wray held discussions with CBI director Praveen Sood and senior officials on strengthening the exchange of information on criminal matters, for improved coordination in combating transnational crimes and sharing of expertise in the investigation of technology-enabled crimes, the Indian probe agency said.
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 the sharing of evidence and for closer assistance in bringing criminals and fugitives to face justice was deliberated on, CBI said.
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.
