WHY IT MATTERS

Fighting smarter in a borderless world of fraud

Fraud involving travel documents and stolen vehicles continues to evolve faster than traditional control mechanisms. Criminal networks operate across borders, exploiting legislative gaps, technological asymmetries and operational pressure points.

FRONTLINERS was created as a response to this reality: a professional platform where border officers, police specialists and forensic experts share real cases, operational methods and applied solutions — beyond theory, beyond borders.

FRONTLINERS was created as a response to this reality: a professional platform where border officers, police specialists and forensic experts share real cases, operational methods and applied solutions — beyond theory, beyond borders.

2 Editions

Two international editions delivered, establishing FRONTLINERS as a recurring professional platform dedicated to combating document fraud and vehicle-related crime.

+400 Participants

Border police officers, national police, gendarmerie and law enforcement professionals actively involved in frontline controls and operational investigations.

+20 Countries

Experts and participants from across Europe, representing diverse border realities, legal frameworks and operational challenges.

Beyond theory, beyond borders.

The first FRONTLINERS conference confirmed the need for a dedicated international forum focused on document fraud and vehicle-related crime.

Building on the success of the inaugural event, FRONTLINERS 2025 expanded its scope, participation and operational depth. Experts from over 10 countries shared case-based experience, while practical workshops transformed theory into hands-on learning.

FRONTLINERS evolves from a conference into a European operational platform, strengthening cooperation between institutions, practitioners and technology providers.

What makes Frontliners Different

Operational reality, not theory

All sessions are grounded in real cases encountered in border control and law enforcement practice.

Direct access to expertise

Participants interact directly with experienced practitioners and trainers from multiple countries.

Technology in real context

Advanced forensic and document examination technologies are demonstrated and tested in operational scenarios, not showroom settings.

We are frontliners.

The Team

  • Frontliners is driven by a multidisciplinary team with direct experience in law enforcement, security, document examination, and applied innovation. The team brings together practitioners, technical experts, and coordinators who understand both operational realities and the need for structured collaboration.

    Beyond organizing events, the Frontliners team focuses on building long-term professional infrastructure—connecting people, knowledge, and solutions in a trusted and neutral framework.

Corneliu – Dan ȘIPOTEANU

Vice – President

Marius IONESCU

President

Vlad PUȘCAȘU

Administrative secretary 

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