Trafficking in persons
Peruvian Public Ministry Specializes in Cyber Investigation of Trafficking
Prosecutors and officials of the Public Ministry enhance their capacities to address trafficking and related crimes in digital environments.
8 June 2024
Lima – Prosecutors and officials of the Public Ministry participated in a specialized workshop on the cyber investigation of trafficking and related crimes. The workshop focused on new forms of criminal investigation, the use of online games and social networks as means of recruitment, and the understanding of the Deep Web, Darknet, and Surface Web.
"We have delved into the handling of digital evidence, the preservation of accounts, and the application of the Hash code, essential tools to address these complex crimes in digital environments," explained expert speaker Rafael García Borja, who delivered the training.
García Borja is a lawyer with a master's degree in cybercrime and cybersecurity and the Coordinator of the Specialized Team in the Investigation of Crypto Assets at the Cyber Crimes Department of the Attorney General's Office of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Province of Buenos Aires
This specialized workshop marked a significant milestone in the enhancement of the capacities of the Public Ministry in the cyber investigation of trafficking. Participants not only acquired advanced knowledge of essential technological tools but also learned to effectively address the challenges posed by new forms of digital criminality.
This event highlights the continuous commitment of the Public Ministry in the fight against trafficking in persons, using innovative techniques to ensure the delivery of justice and the protection of victims in digital environments.