Belarus Investigative Committee celebrates 15th anniversary: results and new challenges

On Saturday, September 12, the Investigative Committee of Belarus will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its formation. About the results of work and changes in the structure of crime on the air of the program “Causes and Effect” on “Radio-Minsk” said the official representative of the Investigative Committee Alexander Sukhodolsky.

"Cause and effect"

- Over 15 years, the Investigative Committee initiated about 1 million 300 thousand criminal cases, and in total, more than 2 million applications and reports of crimes committed were considered, Sukhodolsky said. Crime has changed over the years. While it used to talk about violent crime and organized groups, it has now moved into the digital space. At the same time, there is a decrease in the overall crime rate, which allows more time to be devoted to solving crimes of the past.

According to the representative of the Investigative Committee, the independence of the department had a positive impact on the quality and dynamics of investigations. Today, the Investigative Committee, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Committee for Forensic Examinations, continues to work on the most complex and resonant cases.