What Bundeskriminalamt Österreich does

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich (Criminal Intelligence Service Austria) is Austria's federal criminal police office, established in 2003 and headquartered at Josef-Holaubek-Platz 1, 1090 Vienna. It operates as a government agency under the Federal Ministry of the Interior (Bundesministerium für Inneres, BMI) and serves as the central coordinating authority for criminal investigations across Austria's nine provinces and internationally. The organization provides support services, controlling, and coordination to nine provincial criminal investigation offices (Landeskriminalämter), subordinate police stations, and counterpart agencies across 196 Interpol member countries, with nearly 100 international police cooperation requests handled daily. Director General Mag. Andreas Holzer, MA has led the agency since 1 February 2021 and was extended for a further five-year term.

The agency operates through seven specialized departments with approximately 800 employees spanning more than 20 professional disciplines, including criminal investigation, IT forensics, forensic sciences, linguistics, psychology, statistics, economics, and law. Core technical capabilities include the Cyber-Crime-Competence-Center (C4) for electronic evidence and cybercrime investigations, full forensic laboratories (chemistry, physics, documents, handwriting, biology, microscopy), the Central Identification Services for national biometric databases (fingerprint and DNA), criminal analysis systems, and 24/7 Single Point of Contact (SPOC) operations. Additional specialized units include the Zielfahndungseinheit (Target Search Unit) as part of ENFAST, the A-FIU Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Unit integrated with goAML, the Missing Persons Competence Centre (KAP), and dedicated reporting hotlines for cybercrime, human trafficking, and child exploitation.

As a government agency, BK is funded through the Austrian federal budget and does not generate commercial revenue. Services are delivered free of charge to citizens through emergency numbers (133, 112), the 59 133 service line, and nine provincial criminal prevention offices. Internationally, BK maintains 26 liaison officers deployed across 22 countries and at Europol headquarters in Den Haag, coordinates Austria's Schengen Information System (SIS) participation through SIRENE Österreich, and leads multinational EMPACT operations including the Joint Operational Office (JOO) established in Vienna in May 2016 for combating organized smuggling. Public-facing engagement includes the 'Fahndung Österreich' TV show on ServusTV since May 2021, the GEMEINSAM.SICHER community safety campaign, and downloadable prevention materials covering property crime, internet safety, and youth and senior protection programs.

Name

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich

Legal name

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich

Website

https://bundeskriminalamt.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich is Austria's federal criminal police office, coordinating national and international criminal investigations through seven specialized departments, serving citizens, provincial police, and international law enforcement partners such as Interpol and Europol.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

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B2B

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Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a federal criminal investigation agency under the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), the organization is funded through government budgets. No commercial revenue generation.

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Core offering

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich is Austria's federal criminal police authority, coordinating national and international criminal investigations, providing forensic laboratory analysis (DNA, fingerprints, chemistry, physics, documents), operating the Cyber-Crime-Competence-Center (C4), running criminal analysis, anti-money-laundering reporting (A-FIU), and international police cooperation through Interpol, Europol, SIS/SIRENE, and 26 liaison officers in 22 countries. It also delivers crime prevention programs, fugitive apprehension (Zielfahndungseinheit), and a missing persons competence center (KAP).

Product overview

Bundeskriminalamt Österreich (Criminal Intelligence Service Austria) is Austria's central police authority providing nationwide and international crime fighting services. The agency operates through seven specialized departments: Criminal Strategy and Central Administration, International Police Cooperation and Warrants, Investigations (Organized and General Crime), Criminal Analysis, Cybercrime-Competence-Center C4, Forensics and Technology, and Investigations – Fraud and Economic Crime. Key service products include the A-FIU Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Unit, the Cybercrime-Competence-Center C4 for electronic evidence and cyber investigations, international police cooperation through Interpol and Europol, the Missing Persons Competence Centre (KAP), and various crime reporting hotlines for internet crime, human trafficking, and child exploitation. The agency also provides forensic laboratory services, criminal analysis for investigations, crime prevention programs, and coordinates the Schengen Information System (SIS) for Austria.

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Products and services

• Cybercrime-Competence-Center C4 National and international coordination center for electronic evidence collection and evaluation, cybercrime investigations, and IT forensics support, organized into four units: Central Tasks, IT Evidence Preservation, Investigations, and Development and Innovation.
• Kriminalanalyse (Criminal Analysis) Professional operational and strategic analysis services for investigators and police management enabling precise targeting of criminal activities and decision-making.
• Internationale Polizeikooperation und Fahndung (International Police Cooperation and Warrants) Manages international police cooperation including the Interpol National Central Bureau, the national Europol office, liaison officers in 22 countries, and coordination of Schengen Information System (SIS) searches.
• Zielfahndungseinheit (Target Fugitive Unit) Specialized unit for worldwide pursuit and location of identified but fugitive criminals and convicted offenders, operating as part of the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST).
• Kriminalprävention (Crime Prevention) Crime prevention programs and campaigns in cooperation with businesses, government institutions, and municipalities, supported by approximately 2,000 trained prevention officers.
• Kriminaltechnik (Forensic Laboratory Services) Forensic laboratory services including chemistry, physics, document analysis, biology, microscopy, and biometric data management (fingerprints, DNA) in national and international databases.
• Operative Fallanalyse (Operational Case Analysis) Criminal profiling and psychological analysis for homicide and sexual violence cases, providing investigative approaches and case understanding.
• Ermittlungen – Betrug und Wirtschaftskriminalität (Fraud and Economic Crime Investigations) Investigation of complex fraud cases, counterfeit currency, illegal gambling, money laundering, and asset forfeiture in multidisciplinary teams.
• A-FIU Geldwäschemeldestelle (Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Unit) Receives suspicious transaction reports from obligated professions including banks, real estate agents, legal professionals, and cryptocurrency exchangers regarding money laundering or terrorist financing via the goAML application integrated with the Unternehmensserviceportal (USP).
• Schengener Informationssystem (SIS) – SIRENE Österreich National coordination of Schengen Information System entries and searches for persons, property, and third-country nationals prohibited from entering the Schengen area, connecting 31 states.
• Interpol-Fahndungen (Interpol Notices) International wanted persons and property notices system including Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, Purple, and Orange notices for global police cooperation across 196 member countries.
• Kompetenzzentrum für Abgängige Personen (KAP) Missing persons competence center handling situation reports, process optimization, national and international networking, family support, and prevention work.
• Meldestelle für Internetkriminalität (Internet Crime Reporting) Reporting unit for suspected internet crime with email contact at [email protected].
• Meldestelle Kinderpornografie und Kindersextourismus Reporting center for child pornography content and child sex tourism encountered online or in newsgroups.
• Menschenhandels-Hotline (Human Trafficking Hotline) 24/7 hotline for reporting human trafficking information, operating at +43-677-61343434.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 crimes processed daily across Austria under coordination of BK

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EuropolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010National Europol office is established within BK. Europol is the EU police agency headquartered in The Hague coordinating cross-border organized crime, terrorism, illegal weapons and drug trade, child pornography, and money laundering. Liaison officers from member states work directly at Europol.
• Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1923BK serves as Austria's Landeszentralbüro (National Central Bureau) for Interpol, handling all international police cooperation beyond the Schengen area. Founded in Vienna in 1923 with 196 member countries, Interpol provides global access to crime data, stolen documents, vehicles, and art databases. Daily volume: approximately 100 new requests and 100 modifications/revocations from non-Schengen countries.
• SIRENE ÖsterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational SIRENE bureau coordinating Schengen Information System (SIS) entries and searches for all Austrian police forces. SIS connects 31 states (EU members plus Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland) for coordinated border-free fugitive and missing persons tracking.
• ENFAST (European Network of Fugitive Active Search-Teams)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBK's Zielfahndungseinheit (Target Search Unit) is part of ENFAST, a European network of specialized teams for international fugitive apprehension. Work focuses on Europe, North/South America, and Asia.
• Landeskriminalämter (Provincial Criminal Investigation Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine provincial criminal investigation offices across Austrian federal states receive assistance services, support, and controlling from BK as the central coordinating authority. Joint operations include Sonderkommissionen (special commissions) for major cases.
• Joint Operational Office (JOO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished May 2016 in Vienna under EMPACT (European multidisciplinary platform against criminal threats) for combating organized smuggling. Led by Austria and Romania, coordinated by Europol, INTERPOL, and Frontex. Participates in international Joint Action Days.
• Sicherheitsakademie (SIAK) des BMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBK coordinates criminal police training nationwide in cooperation with the Security Academy (SIAK). Also cooperates with KIRAS security research funding program for new criminal phenomenon research.
• ServusTVmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision cooperation for 'Fahndung Österreich' show presenting unsolved crimes to the public since May 2021. Format involves case presentations, re-enactments, live investigator interviews, and prevention tips. Joint project with BMI, BK, provincial criminal offices, Ministry of Justice, and prosecution services.
• Austrian National Bank (OeNB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for counterfeit currency detection and currency security features assessment. BK coordinates with OeNB for counterfeit money evaluation according to ECB reproduction regulations.
• Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint cooperation with Ministry of Justice for 'Fahndung Österreich' public outreach and ongoing coordination in criminal justice matters including prosecution and court proceedings.
• KIRAS Security Research ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian security research funding programme supporting criminal investigation research projects. BK participates in research to develop solutions for new criminal phenomena.
• 26 Liaison Officers in 22 CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner26 liaison officers deployed across 22 countries and at Europol representing Austrian police interests. Officers facilitate international criminal investigation cooperation, fugitive tracking, and intelligence sharing on behalf of BK.

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