Kathmandu: A two-day international conference on digital crime control is set to begin in the capital on Thursday, organized by the Office of the Attorney General. Representatives from 13 countries will participate in discussions on emerging trends in digital crime, investigations, and justice.
The conference aims to facilitate international experience exchange and strengthen institutional capacity in tackling technology-driven crimes. Experts will present working papers on “Crimes of the Digital Age: Anticipation and Response,” addressing the rising challenges posed by cyber threats.
Attendees will include researchers, criminologists, AI specialists, prosecutors, legal experts, and judges from Nepal, India, China, Sri Lanka, the UK, and other nations. Key topics of discussion will cover technology-based sexual violence and abuse, cybercrime, cryptocurrency-related offenses, and crimes committed using artificial intelligence.
The event underscores growing global concerns over digital crime and seeks to foster international collaboration in devising effective responses.