International Cooperation Boosts Financial Crime Investigation in Moldova

Strengthening the Fight Against Financial Crime

A three-day training course on “Financial investigation, recovery, and confiscation of criminal assets in the Republic of Moldova” kicked off on January 17, 2023. The event brings together prosecutors, prosecution officers, inspectors, representatives from civil society, and media to enhance international cooperation in combating financial crime.

Organizers

The training program is organized by:

National Institute of Justice
Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE)
German Agency for International Cooperation

Enhancing Skills for Law Enforcement Officials

The training program aims to enhance the skills of law enforcement officials from various institutions, including:

Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office
Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Causes
National Anticorruption Center
Service for Preventing and Combating Money Laundering
Agency for the Recovery of Criminal Assets

Crucial in Light of European Integration Efforts

The training is crucial in light of Moldova’s European integration efforts and the implementation of its:

National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2017-2023
Strategy for Ensuring the Independence and Integrity of the Justice Sector for 2022-2025

Expert Facilitation

The course is facilitated by EU expert Jens Madesn, a former head of the Danish Prosecutor’s Office for Economic and International Crimes and the Danish Security and Intelligence Service.

Project Background

The training program is part of the project “Strengthening the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Mechanisms in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by:

German Agency for Development Cooperation
European Union
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

Emphasis on International Cooperation

Moldovan officials emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating financial crime, highlighting the need for specialized training to tackle complex financial crimes.

Significant Step Towards Strengthening Rule of Law

The event is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the rule of law and anti-corruption mechanisms in Moldova.