• Interpol argues that the Metaverse could cause new cybercrime while current crime flourishes.
• There are concerns about the safety of children in augmented reality realms.
• Europol has previously warned that terrorist groups could use virtual worlds for recruitment and training.

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has argued that the Metaverse could give rise to new types of cybercrime while allowing existing crimes to flourish on a larger scale.

According to a Reuters finding, Interpol member countries are concerned about how to prepare effectively to combat potential crime in the immersive community. Madan Oberoi, executive director of technology and innovation at Interpol, said…