A high level delegation led by USA Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Christopher A Wray today visited CBI Headquarters in New Delhi.
During visit, FBI director held discussions with CBI director Praveen Sood and senior officials.
The meeting focused on strengthening exchange of information on criminal matters for improved coordination in combating transnational crimes and sharing of expertise in investigation of technology enabled crimes.
Both agencies recognized the challenges posed by organized crime networks, cyber enabled financial crimes, ransomware threats, economic crimes and transnational crimes.
The need to expedite sharing of evidence and for closer assistance in bringing criminals & fugitives to face justice was deliberated.
It was also discussed to exchange best practices of FBI Academy, Quantico and CBI Academy, Ghaziabad.
FBI director Wray interacting with CBI senior officers thanked CBI for the collaborative spirit and the enduring cooperation during FBI’s long relationship with the CBI. Praveen Sood welcomed FBI Director and thanked him for his visit.
Director Wray’s visit signifies a step towards deepening cooperation and shared commitment to combat crime in all its manifestations in the spirit of international police cooperation, the official communique said.
Both agencies agreed to look forward to future interactions and collaborative initiatives.
