Police Scotland is to boost the number of specially trained officers to tackle the rise in cybercrime.
It comes as the force reports an increase in online sexual crimes against children during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A centre of excellence will also be established.
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Deputy chief constable Malcolm Graham, lead for crime and operational support, said: “The nature of crime is changing and Police Scotland needs to change with it. The online space is becoming a bigger part of the frontline of policing every day and the rapid increase in online abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people and children, either for financial gain or for sexual purposes, underlines the need for change.
“The centre will provide the necessary increased support for the increasing cyber inquiries, investigation and prevention work.”
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