The Government of the United States of America has made a voluntary contribution of €2 036 671.06 to support the Council of Europe action against cybercrime.

The US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has supported the Octopus project since its launch and this additional contribution brings their total support to €6.5 million.

Ms Yvonne M. Gonzales, Deputy Permanent Observer to the Council of Europe and Consul General of the United States of America, met with Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General, on this occasion.