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AI-Enabled Crime: Artificial Intelligence and the Changing Landscape of Criminal Activity

Organisation: BIPSS

Authors: Mohosina Mostofa Mity
Research Themes:
Transnational crime
Other NTS Issues
Type: Commentaries
20 May 2026

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BIPSS Research Associate Mohosina Mostofa Mity highlights that AI is changing crime by making it faster, cheaper, and harder to detect. It increases scams, deepfakes, and impersonation cases across borders, creating new pressure on law enforcement systems. Governments are struggling to respond because laws, skills, and coordination systems are not fully updated for AI-driven threats. The commentary also shows Bangladesh as especially vulnerable due to rapid digital growth and weak detection capacity. It further explains that criminals are now using AI tools to upgrade traditional cybercrime methods. Finally, it argues that early preparation, stronger institutions, and adaptive governance are essential to prevent AI-enabled crime from becoming a large-scale security crisis.