Belgian police launch national unit to fight phishing

Belgium's federal police are establishing a dedicated national unit to combat the rising tide of phishing scams. The unit, set to launch this summer, will focus on centralizing and analyzing information from phishing cases nationwide. This move comes as the police recorded a significant increase in complaints, with 11,292 cases in 2025, up 30% from 8,662 the previous year.

Operating within the Federal Judicial Police, the new structure will not conduct judicial investigations. Instead, its primary role will be to consolidate data from various ongoing cases. By identifying connections between seemingly isolated incidents, the police aim to gain a clearer picture of criminal networks. "By grouping phishing incidents and establishing links between them, we will be able to fight more effectively against criminal networks," explained Eric Snoeck.

The ultimate objective is to trace and dismantle the organizations orchestrating these widespread fraud campaigns. The initiative reflects a growing effort to address cybercrime and protect citizens from increasingly sophisticated online threats.

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By grouping phishing incidents and establishing links between them, we will be able to fight more effectively against criminal networks.