Shinya Kogami is a Tactical Advisor within the Suppressing Action Department of the Foreign Affairs Operations Department. Prior to this, he roams southeast Asia serving as a mercenary in foreign countries, like Shambala Float, helping oppressed populations gain autonomy. Prior to his sojourn, he was an Inspector within Division 01 of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Public Safety Bureau until the Specimen Case, then as an Enforcer before his illegal actions against Shogo Makishima and his escape from the PSB forced him into exile.