Kathmandu Digital Crime Conference: International Experts Discuss Solutions
27th February 2025, Kathmandu
Kathmandu is hosting a two-day international conference on controlling digital crime. The event is organized by the Office of the Attorney General and features representatives from 13 countries.
Kathmandu Digital Crime Conference
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the conference. The conference aims to address digital crime issues through international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Digital Crimes: A Growing Concern for Nepal
In his opening remarks, Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla stressed the importance of government action in curbing digital crimes. She emphasized that the government must conduct thorough investigations into the various trends and types of digital offenses. “Digital crimes have a severe impact on the national economy and must be tackled,” she said.
Malla pointed out the rising number of digital crime cases in Nepal’s courts. She also called for social media platforms to be registered under Nepal’s local laws, ensuring they comply with the country’s legal framework. “Digital crimes not only harm women’s careers but also lead to social exclusion, further victimizing women,” she added.
Conference Focus: Trends, Investigations, and Solutions
Following the opening session, the conference will delve into topics like digital crime trends, research methodologies, and judicial processes. Attorney General Ramesh Badal noted that the primary goal of the event is to exchange international experiences and improve Nepal’s institutional ability to handle digital crime.
Experts will present papers on issues such as cybercrimes, sexual violence, cryptocurrency-related offenses, and crimes facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI). The conference aims to explore how these growing threats can be predicted and addressed.
International Experts Share Insights
The conference has attracted a diverse group of experts, including criminologists, legal professionals, AI specialists, prosecutors, and judges from countries like India, China, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and Nepal. The discussions will focus on issues such as technology-based violence, cryptocurrency crimes, and AI-related offenses.
Attorney General Badal pointed out that crimes linked to technology are becoming more widespread, creating new challenges for law enforcement agencies. The discussions at the conference will seek practical solutions to these challenges and explore how technology can be better utilized to prevent crimes.
Addressing Gender-based Violence in the Digital Age
One of the key issues to be discussed is the impact of digital crimes on women. Malla stressed how digital platforms can exacerbate gender-based violence and social exclusion. The conference aims to develop strategies to mitigate these impacts and protect vulnerable groups from online harm.
This event represents a critical step toward strengthening Nepal’s approach to digital crime control. With international collaboration, experts hope to create more effective strategies for tackling digital crime on a global scale.
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