The Belgian Federal Police is establishing a dedicated National Phishing Cell, set to begin operations this summer.
The new unit is designed to centralize intelligence and streamline the response to online fraud, addressing what authorities describe as a critical need for faster intervention and better victim protection.
The initiative targets the fragmentation of current investigative efforts.
By consolidating data from disparate cases into a single hub, the police aim to identify patterns more quickly and disrupt criminal networks with greater efficiency.
This structural change reflects a growing recognition that digital threats require specialized, coordinated resources rather than ad-hoc responses.
The move aligns with broader calls for enhanced preparedness against human-induced incidents.