IRAQ LAUNCHES TRAINING INITIATIVE TO BOOST FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATIONS
Strengthening Capabilities to Combat Complex Financial Crimes
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq has launched a multi-year training initiative, in partnership with the US Government and the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, to enhance the capabilities of Iraqi judges and professionals in investigating financial crime cases.
Program Objectives
- Enhance skills and expertise of Iraqi judges and professionals in investigating financial crime cases
- Improve policies and procedures for the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes
- Establish a roadmap for implementing these procedures
Program Components
- Conduct workshops with government institutions on organized and financial crimes
- Develop a handbook on leading and conducting complex financial crime investigations
- Focus on techniques and procedures necessary for effective investigation and prosecution of financial crime cases
Quotes from Key Stakeholders
Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, Judge Faiq Zaidan
“The program aims to strengthen investigative judges’ procedures and tactics in approaching and leading complex financial crime investigations, in collaboration with colleagues from various government agencies.”
US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller
“Efficient tools and policies are necessary to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, as they often motivate individuals to engage in criminal activities for personal enrichment, hurting the Iraqi state and people.”
UNDP Resident Representative Ms Zena Ali-Ahmad
“The program acknowledges how complex financial crimes such as corruption, money laundering, and illicit accumulation of wealth contribute to an atmosphere of privilege and injustice. These crimes hinder Iraq’s economic recovery, stability, and development, and UNDP stands ready to work with institutions to combat them.”
Project Funding
The project has been funded by the US Government and is part of UNDP Iraq’s Security Sector Reform/Rule of Law Programme.
Contact Information
For more information on this initiative, please contact: UNDP Iraq