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Austria Boosts Fight Against Financial Fraud with Anti-Fraud Training for Financial Institutions

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Strengthening International Cooperation in Combating Corruption and Economic Crime

Representatives from the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau recently completed a study visit to the Austrian Ministry of Justice, where they learned about the country’s effective strategies in combating financial fraud. The visit was part of a project aimed at strengthening the competences of law enforcement agencies and judicial institutions in identifying, combating, and preventing corruption and economic crime.

Study Visit Highlights

  • Date: May 29 to June 1, 2023
  • Participants: Representatives from various organizations, including:
    • Austrian Ministry of Finance
    • National Prosecutor’s Office
    • Military Counterintelligence
    • National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
    • Austrian Anti-Fraud Office

The study visit provided a valuable opportunity for participants to exchange experiences and learn about the tools and techniques used by the Austrian authorities in carrying out their statutory tasks. It became clear that close cooperation between analytical, investigative, forensic informatics, and ICT units is crucial in bringing measurable results and successes, especially in complex cases involving large amounts of data from different sources.

Project Details

  • Financed by: Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021
  • Total value: EUR 545,292.00
  • Objective: Enhance international police cooperation and combat crime

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