General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo Member and Minister of Public Security attended and delivered a keynote speech at the Border Security Summit held in London, United Kingdom on March 31

During the summit, Minister Luong Tam Quang participated in sessions on combating human trafficking, cybercrime, and cutting off financial sources for criminal groups.

In his speech, Minister Luong Tam Quang emphasized that the rapid advancement of groundbreaking technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, and fast data has profoundly transformed cyberspace and human life in both quality and quantity.

However, alongside these undeniable benefits, new information technology advancements and smart applications in cyberspace have also posed numerous potential security threats.

In Vietnam, criminals have increasingly exploited social media and online platforms to lure and deceive Vietnamese citizens into working abroad under false promises of "light work, high salary" and "stable income," only to later force them into working in casinos or engaging in online scams. In response to this situation, Vietnam has carried out various policies, legal frameworks, programs, and plans to combat human trafficking and illegal migration. Comprehensive measures have been taken to prevent and fight against such crimes, thereby contributing to the goal of "ensuring human security."

Vietnamese competent agencies have also intensified public awareness campaigns, educating citizens about immigration and labor regulations abroad while warning them of the risks, consequences, and deceptive tactics used by criminals to entice people into illegal migration and unauthorized employment overseas. These efforts aim to raise public awareness and promote a proactive approach to crime prevention.

The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam regularly conducts reviews, verification, and close monitoring of citizens involved in illegal migration and violations of foreign laws. Simultaneously, the ministry has strengthened online surveillance to detect and address social media groups and accounts that advertise services for illegal migration, including those suspected of acting as intermediaries or organizers.

To enhance international cooperation in law enforcement, Minister Luong Tam Quang stressed that efforts to combat transnational cybercrime, including human trafficking, must be conducted based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. These efforts should respect national sovereignty, independence, and non-interference in each country's internal affairs. He also called for reviewing and improving bilateral and multilateral international agreements to provide a legal foundation for combating these crimes.

The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam urged law enforcement agencies worldwide to ste up cooperation, promptly share information, and coordinate in preventing criminal activities. This includes cutting off funding sources and dismantling networks that recruit and deceive individuals into illegal migration, especially through clandestine online groups, Quang said.

Minister Luong Tam Quang also emphasized that countries should focus on identifying the nature, causes, conditions, locations, and trends of cybercrime to enable early and proactive prevention. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies should reinforce border and immigration control, manage foreign nationals residing, studying, and working within their territories, and swiftly deal with immigration-related issues while ensuring the safety and security of foreign citizens.

Additionally, experienced nations should provide support in training, capacity-building, organizing conferences, and sharing best practices in developing and implementing programs and projects to combat human trafficking. They should also supply modern specialized equipment and tools to other countries to ensure timely assistance and bridge capacity gaps in combating cybercrime.

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