Croatia Hosts Regional Training on Financial Forensics to Combat Organized Crime and Corruption
A group of 14 law enforcement officials from seven Balkan countries are currently attending a one-week training program in Osijek, Croatia aimed at enhancing their skills in financial forensics as part of the Partnership for Education regional law enforcement training program. The training kicked off on July 4 and is being delivered by top Croatian institutions including the Croatian Police, Croatian State Attorney’s Office, Croatian Anti-Money Laundering Office, Croatian Tax Administration, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Objectives
The “Financial Forensics” training program is designed to equip police officers and prosecutors with the necessary tools and skills to successfully conduct financial investigations connected to organized crime and corruption cases. The training includes a combination of:
- Presentations
- Exercises
- Forums
aimed at improving participants’ ability to process high volumes of financial documents through effective and efficient analysis.
Goal
The ultimate goal of the training is to gather sufficient admissible evidence for successful trials, enabling law enforcement agencies in the region to better combat financial crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. The training program represents a significant step forward in strengthening regional cooperation on financial crime investigations and improving the overall capacity of law enforcement agencies to tackle organized crime and corruption.
Participating Countries
Representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are participating in the training, which marks the fourth edition of the program in 2022. The success of this initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s efforts to combat financial crime and promote good governance.
Conclusion
The training program in Osijek, Croatia aims to enhance the skills of law enforcement officials from seven Balkan countries in financial forensics, ultimately enabling them to better combat organized crime and corruption. With the support of top Croatian institutions and international organizations, this initiative represents a significant step forward in strengthening regional cooperation on financial crime investigations and promoting good governance in the region.