UNODC and INTERPOL announce Global Fraud Summit in 2026
The Summit will bring together senior representatives from governments, international organisations, law enforcement, the private sector, academia, and civil society to discuss trends, challenges, and cooperative approaches to addressing fraud, including its cross-border and digital dimensions.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in cooperation with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), will convene the Global Fraud Summit 2026 at the Vienna International Centre, Austria, from 16 to 17 March 2026.
UNODC and INTERPOL invite applications for participation from private sector entities, civil society organisations, and academic institutions. Applications must be submitted by 12 December 2025.
The Summit will provide a platform for discussion on current trends, risks, and responses related to fraud, including its digital and cross-border dimensions. Discussions will address challenges associated with detection, investigation, prevention, and international cooperation in fraud-related cases.
The objectives of the Summit include:
- Facilitating coordination among national and international stakeholders
- Supporting information exchange across sectors and jurisdictions
- Sharing policy, operational, and technical approaches to fraud prevention and response
- Identifying areas for further cooperation and capacity-building
The ministerial-level meeting will bring together senior representatives from governments, international and regional organisations, law enforcement authorities, the private sector, academia, and civil society. Participating institutions are encouraged to nominate delegates at an appropriate senior level.
The Summit is supported by a financial contribution from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Applications must be submitted through the application at the official website.
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