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Bosnia and Herzegovina Hosts Comprehensive AML Training Program for Judges and Prosecutors
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Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) Global Programme against Money Laundering recently delivered a comprehensive four-day capacity building training course in Mostar. The training program aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of judges, prosecutors, and expert associates in handling cases of money laundering (ML) and terrorism financing (TF).
About the Training Program
The training program marked the first session of the AML/CFT Court Preparation project, a series of four progressively advanced courses designed to focus on various legal capacity-building areas. The UNODC’s Global Programme against Money Laundering (GPML), in partnership with the Regional Office for South-Eastern Europe (ROSEE), implemented the training program with financial support from the Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State.
Course Objectives
The four-day course brought together participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina to enhance their understanding and capabilities in tackling ML and TF cases. The training focused on:
- Legal frameworks
- Investigative techniques
- Case management
- International cooperation
Key Topics Covered
During the training program, participants delved into:
Money Laundering (ML)
- International AML/CFT legal frameworks
- Specific legal definitions within the AML legislative framework
- Established elements of the money laundering offense
- Practical examples through comprehensive case studies on ML
Terrorism Financing (TF)
- Elements of terrorism financing offenses, including case studies focusing on the main challenges in TF investigations
- Initiating TF investigations and sourcing information, including international confiscation modalities and developments
Expert Insights
Experts who delivered the training shared European court decisions on irregularities during the investigation/prosecution phase and how it can be implemented in the legal system in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Course materials incorporated the domestic legislative framework used when prosecuting and seeking convictions of terrorists, terrorist networks, and organized criminal groups.
Conclusion
The capacity building training course provided a comprehensive learning experience, equipping participants with the necessary tools to effectively manage and investigate financial crimes. The UNODC’s Global Programme against Money Laundering will continue to implement further sessions under the AML/CFT Court Preparation project, focusing on various legal capacity-building areas.