in the fight against cybercrime in Peru.
Likewise,
Villena underscored the importance of addressing the common challenges faced by Latin American prosecutors in prosecuting cybercrime, providing a regional overview of this phenomenon and allowing for the sharing of common experiences and challenges.
"The rapid evolution of technology and the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies have created new scenarios for crime, and cybersecurity faces new challenges that threaten society," he expressed.
"(As prosecutors,) we have the responsibility to train ourselves to investigate and prosecute this crime, achieving the punishment for cybercrime," Villena stated.
"(…) Together we can make a difference in the fight against cybercrime, in which the Public Ministry is resolutely committed," he expressed.
Moreover, the
Public Ministry's head said the rapid evolution of technology and the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies have created new scenarios for criminality.
"Cybersecurity faces new challenges that threaten society," he pointed out.
In turn, the Secretary of Legal Affairs at the
Department of Legal Cooperation of the Organization of American States (OAS), Rodrigo Silva, thanked
Peru's Public Ministry —co-sponsor of the academic event— and the
U.S. Department of Justice for the support in organizing this workshop.
He also asked the participants to become multipliers of the knowledge shared during the activity.
"Given the increasing prevalence of cybercrime and its complexity, it is increasingly important for prosecutors to understand its nature and stay up-to-date with technological advances in order to investigate effectively," he stated.
It is aimed at Peruvian prosecutors specializing in cybercrime and human trafficking, as well as their counterparts from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic.
The objective is to strengthen capacities in investigation methods for cases related to cryptocurrencies, monitoring cryptocurrency transactions, as well as seizures and current trends in cybercrime.
In Peru, the Public Ministry-Attorney General's Office is independent from any branch of government.