Slovenian police report rise in fraud and online scams

Slovenian police reported a significant workload last year, responding to over 541,000 calls on the emergency number 113 and managing more than 221,000 intervention events. The government reviewed the police's annual performance report, which detailed not only their activities and successes but also national and international trends in traffic and public safety.

The report indicates a rise in various crimes, including large thefts, robberies, and fraud. While police successfully investigated nearly three-quarters of robberies, the success rate for investigating fraud cases dropped to 47.5 percent. This decline is partly attributed to the increasing prevalence and sophistication of scams, particularly online fraud, which has doubled in the last five years.

Beyond common crime, the police's priorities include combating economic crime and corruption. The report also touched upon international cooperation in law enforcement. Despite the challenges posed by rising fraud rates and the complexities of online crime, the police continue to address a wide spectrum of criminal activity across the country.