Money laundering and drug trafficking are interconnected criminal activities, with traffickers often relying on sophisticated financial networks to conceal the origins of their illicit profits. Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR) have emerged as a critical tool for law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and intelligence bodies in investigating and dismantling these operations.  

The recent success of the Kerala Police in solving a decades-old cold case using AI shows how artificial intelligence is empowering law enforcement. As Stephen Kavanagh, Interpol’s Executive Director of Police Services, aptly noted, “AI allows investigators to 'process vast amounts of data in minutes, not months.’

With over 67% of the global population using the internet, analysing network traffic has become crucial for law enforcement investigations.  

A casual conversation with a stranger on social media lured a 14-year-old from West Bengal into the dark web of child trafficking. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. Since 2009, 51% of identified child trafficking cases have involved social media as a key tool in recruitment.