International Cooperation Crucial in Combating Financial Crime in Tanzania, UN Says
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has concluded a training workshop for newly recruited law enforcement officers from Tanzania to strengthen the fight against financial crime and money laundering.
Workshop Aim and Objectives
The week-long workshop aimed to equip officers with the skills and knowledge needed to investigate financial crimes linked to predicate offenses such as terrorist financing, corruption, and human trafficking. The training was conducted in partnership with the Government of Canada, which provides bilateral support to member states in Eastern Africa upon request.
Participants and Training Content
The workshop brought together officers from various law enforcement agencies in Tanzania, including:
- Tanzanian Police Force
- Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Anti-Corruption Authorities
- Revenue Authorities
- Economic Crimes Centre
The training sessions focused on providing officers with advanced tools and techniques for investigating financial crimes, including: + Critical thinking skills + Inter-agency collaboration + Advanced investigation methods + Understanding of money laundering activities and their linkages to serious organized crimes
Importance of International Cooperation
As emphasized by a delegate at the workshop: “We must recognize that the fight against illicit financial flows is an ongoing and complex challenge that requires sustained attention and cooperation from all stakeholders. We are proud to have such valuable allies in our fight against terrorism, and we remain committed to working together to achieve our shared goal of creating a safer and more secure world.”
Expected Outcomes
The UNODC’s efforts are expected to significantly contribute to the prevention and combating of money laundering and serious organized crimes in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. With the training, law enforcement officers will be better equipped to investigate offenses predicated on money laundering and address the growing threat posed by cash transactions and cross-border cash couriers.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Ms. Atuweni- Tupochile Agbermodji, Adviser, Global Programme Against Money Laundering, UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa at atuweni.agbermodji@un.org.