Serious crime – fedpol Report

Serious crime
From fantasy to real life: radicalisation in the making

It was six o’clock in the morning when an emergency operation woke the residents of a modern district of a Swiss city. Following leads provided by a foreign authority, fedpol stepped in to prevent an imminent jihadist attack.
A close look at state denying groups

‹Reichsbürger› and state-denying groups are causing a stir in Germany. fedpol, with the support of the cantons, is examining the situation in Switzerland: a complex picture of ideology, rejection and potential violence – a challenge for security and society.
Money laundering network smashed: An international success

In June 2023, Switzerland joined forces with two neighbouring countries to send a strong signal to organised crime gangs. Their Joint Investigations Team (JIT) uncovered a complex network that had been involved for years in smuggling valuable metals and luxury goods, as well as money laundering.
Ransomware attack on Xplain: The fedpol task force

Switzerland faces a growing threat from ransomware attacks. Criminals hack into computer systems, steal or encrypt data and extort money from companies. After an attack on a fedpol service provider, extensive incident management was required.
Ingenious, highly organised, quick and ruthless

The numbers bring some relief: ATM attacks fell by almost half in 2023. But the numbers are only part of the story. A glance at the perpetrators shows they are ingenious, highly organised, quick and more ruthless than ever.