Interpol to Hold 94th General Assembly in Hong Kong
The international law enforcement body will meet from November 30 to December 3 to discuss global criminal asset tracing.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Interpol will host its 94th General Assembly in Hong Kong from November 30 to December 3, bringing together representatives from 196 member countries. The summit is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees to discuss cross-border enforcement strategies.
Why it matters
The assembly aims to foster greater international cooperation in the pursuit of criminal assets and address the rise of technology-enabled crime. This meeting serves as a platform to secure global support for new enforcement initiatives.
Interpol will use the assembly to promote the Silver Notice initiative following a two-year pilot program. Currently, officials are finalizing a three-tier coordination structure to manage the event.
The players
Interpol
This is the world's largest international police organization, facilitating cooperation among law enforcement agencies across 196 member countries.
Hong Kong International Academy of Policing
This newly established institution is designed to bolster international cooperation and training for law enforcement agencies.
The details
The event will feature a focus on the Silver Notice initiative, which is designed to improve the international tracing and seizure of criminal assets. Furthermore, Interpol plans to present a new framework to combat AI-related criminal activity through three dedicated strategic areas.
Timeline
September 2026: Scams comprised approximately 50% of total reported crimes in Hong Kong.
November 11, 2026: The Hong Kong International Academy of Policing will officially open.
November 30 to December 3, 2026: The Interpol 94th General Assembly will take place in Hong Kong.
Legal Context
The assembly follows the pattern set by the Silver Notice initiative to formalize international asset recovery protocols. This transition marks a departure from fragmented jurisdictional efforts toward a unified global response to financial fraud.
The hosting of this summit reflects a broader commitment by the city to improve its anti-scam infrastructure through the new FRONTIER+ platform. Local residents and businesses can expect heightened international collaboration aimed at reducing the prevalence of financial fraud.
The takeaway
Interpol is prioritizing technology-focused solutions to counter the rapid evolution of international financial scams. The assembly underscores the necessity for nations to align their local anti-fraud platforms with global intelligence networks.
Further reading
Learn more about global enforcement efforts at the Financial Crime section.
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