Amman, January 2 (Petra) — The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Public Security Directorate (PSD) continues to receive unwavering royal support from His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
This backing has equipped the department with advanced investigative technologies to prevent and detect crimes, apprehend perpetrators, and refer them to judicial authorities.
Director of Public Security, Major General Obaidallah Maaytah, emphasized the PSD’s commitment to modernization, marked by the opening of a state-of-the-art Cybercrime Unit building at the end of 2024. He noted the ongoing developments aimed at enhancing efficiency across the department.
Colonel Ahmed Malkawi, Head of the Capital Criminal Investigation Department, highlighted the CID’s dual approach: prevention and investigation. Preventive measures include coordination with police directorates, conducting automated and foot patrols, and enhancing security monitoring. Awareness campaigns, developed in collaboration with media outlets and educational institutions, aim to shield citizens from emerging crimes such as cyber fraud.
The investigative axis, managed by specialized personnel trained in the latest techniques, focuses on resolving crimes, including theft, fraud, murder, arson, and emerging offenses such as cybercrime and infrastructure-related thefts.
Colonel Malkawi reported notable success in crime management for 2024, with crime detection rates rising to 88 percent a 3 percent increase compared to the previous year and a 4 percent reduction in crime incidence. Specific achievements included a 92 percent detection rate for thefts, a 99 percent rate for murders (out of 86 cases), and a 50 percent reduction in vehicle thefts with an 87 percent detection rate. These results were attributed to strengthened punitive measures and widespread security campaigns.
He added that advancements in the Command and Control Directorate and the laboratories and criminal evidence departments have been instrumental in solving complex and unsolved cases.
The CID also made strides in combating fabricated traffic accidents, with specialized teams arresting perpetrators and recovering unlawfully obtained compensation from insurance claims. Efforts to counter both traditional and electronic fraud were also underscored, with examples of the latter including phishing schemes, fraudulent financial solicitations, and scams exploiting victims through fake loan offers.
The Cybercrime Unit, now housed in a new, fully equipped facility, has become pivotal in addressing digital offenses, aided by a dedicated digital laboratory and specialized personnel. Intellectual property crimes are also addressed in collaboration with organizations such as the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration to regulate counterfeit goods.
Colonel Malkawi emphasized the CID’s commitment to confidentiality, urging citizens to report any suspicious activity promptly to ensure swift action against offenders.
//Petra// AJ
02/01/2025 15:41:20
