Ten years of international cooperation. Ten years of stronger partnerships. Ten years of protecting the integrity of sport.
To celebrate, we’re highlighting 10 great reasons to join the Group of Copenhagen. Ready to be part of the journey?
1. Join a trusted operational network
The Group of Copenhagen is much more than a discussion forum: it is a trusted operational network where members securely exchange alerts, intelligence and requests for assistance. Today, 45 countries across all continents work together to detect and respond to competition manipulation.
2. National platforms help national platforms
No country should have to face these challenges alone. Whether you are setting up a new national platform or dealing with a complex investigation, chances are another member has already faced the same situation and is ready to share its experience.
3. Work together across sectors
Competition manipulation can only be tackled through cooperation. The Group of Copenhagen brings together public authorities, sports organisations and the legal betting industry because each holds a part of the solution.
"Together, we are better equipped to fight competition manipulation." — Oscar Perez, Spanish National Police.
4. Time is key
When a competition is being manipulated, every minute counts. Rapid information exchange helps identify international links, launch alerts sooner and support investigations before crucial evidence disappears.
5. One step ahead
Criminal methods evolve constantly. The Group allows members to share intelligence on new threats, anticipate emerging trends and develop common responses before problems become widespread.
6. Coordinate the monitoring of major international competitions
World Cups, Olympic Games, continental championships… the Group enables national platforms to coordinate their monitoring efforts, exchange real-time information and respond collectively whenever suspicious activity is detected.
7. Follow the money
Behind every manipulated competition lies a financial trail. Members cooperate to better understand suspicious betting patterns, identify cross-border financial flows and strengthen investigations alongside financial intelligence authorities.
8. Turn intelligence into investigations
Information only matters if it leads to action. By connecting national platforms with sports organisations, law enforcement, including Interpol, prosecutors of the MARS (Magistrates Responsible for Sport) Network, the Group of Copenhagen helps transform intelligence into disciplinary or criminal investigations and supports coordinated cross-border action against competition manipulation.
9. Multiply your capabilities
Why develop everything from scratch when expertise already exists? By sharing tools, methodologies and good practices, members avoid duplication, reduce costs and benefit from the collective experience of the entire network.
10. Shape tomorrow's response
Artificial intelligence, esports, addiction, financial investigations, monitoring methodologies… Members can join specialised working groups that not only address today's challenges but also prepare the international community for tomorrow's threats.
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