Tag: biometrics
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Sweden’s KTSU Joins US Forces in Somalia: DNA and Biometric Work
Overview of the operation Sweden is reportedly contributing a small team from its Kriminalteknisk säkerhetsunderrättelsetjänst (KTSU) to activities with US forces in Somalia. The unit is said to come from the 13th Security Battalion and, according to Swedish press reports, operates under a rotating staff model. The summer deployment involves a combination of on‑site field…
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Sweden’s Special Forces Aid USA in Somalia with DNA Biometrics
Sweden’s Special Forces in Somalia: The scope of the mission A small contingent from Kriminalteknisk säkerhetsunderrättelsetjänst (KTSU) — the Criminal Technical Security Intelligence Service — part of the 13th Security Battalion, is reported to have deployed to Somalia this summer to work alongside American forces under US Africa Command (AFRICOM). The unit is described as…
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VoP IBAN Verification and October EU Regulatory Updates
October brings a mix of EU-wide banking rules, digital health measures, and seasonal adjustments that touch households and businesses alike. Foremost among them is the introduction of Verification of Payee (VoP) for euro transfers, a move intended to reduce errors and curb fraud. Alongside this, banks must ensure real-time euro transfers can be sent free…