Today, March 25, a dialogue platform "Crime and Offense Prevention" was held at BNTU for staff and students with representatives of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee. The speaker at the meeting was Nikolai Luzhinsky, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee
The event was also attended by Police Lieutenant Colonel Andrei Lych, Head of Organizational, Technical, and Personnel Support for the State Traffic Inspectorate of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee; Police Captain Aleksey Petrovich, Senior Detective for Particularly Important Cases of the Operational and Analytical Work Department of the Cybercrime Department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee; Police Captain Pavel Vasilyev, Senior Inspector of the Drug Control and Human Trafficking Department of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee; and Irina Gud, Head of the Center for Ideological Work and Youth Affairs at the Belarusian National Technical University.
The meeting focused on cybersecurity and common fraudulent schemes. As Nikolai Luzhinsky noted, criminals are increasingly targeting young people using pressure and blackmail. Law enforcement officials emphasized that police officers never demand money transfers or personal data remotely. The meeting also examined popular fraudulent schemes, from phone calls and phishing links to online shopping and dating scams.
Participants also discussed personal data protection and so-called "digital hygiene." BNTU students and staff were reminded of the importance of handling personal information with care: not sharing their passport identification numbers, being wary of unfamiliar online services, and using two-factor authentication. It was noted that, despite the increasing sophistication of fraudulent schemes, a significant portion of financial transactions are monitored and blocked, allowing victims to recover their funds.
During the dialogue, law enforcement representatives also addressed drug prevention, liability for the distribution of illegal substances, compliance with traffic regulations when using personal mobility devices, and the problem of gambling addiction. Furthermore, the speakers addressed cyberbullying: in such situations, participants were encouraged to contact law enforcement and provide as much information as possible for investigation.
The meeting was held in an open dialogue format and allowed participants to ask questions, receive expert clarifications, and receive practical recommendations for ensuring personal safety.
