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Cybercrime in Finance on the Rise in Serbia and Montenegro: Experts Warn of Growing Threats

Combating Cybercrime in Finance through Capacity-Building Activities

In an effort to combat the increasing menace of cybercrime in finance, experts from the CyberSEE Project have partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice to organize a series of capacity-building activities in Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. The initiative aims at enhancing the knowledge of criminal justice representatives on conducting cybercrime investigations and handling electronic evidence.

Regional Workshops

Budapest, Hungary

The first event took place in Budapest, Hungary, where 47 police investigators, prosecutors, FIU analysts, and asset recovery experts from 11 countries gathered to share insights on cryptocurrency-related crimes. Participants learned about: * Tools for analyzing suspect transactions * Investigating dark markets * Converting Bitcoin to Monero

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

In Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a workshop on electronic evidence brought together experts from four countries to discuss: * Advanced financial forensics of online fraud schemes * Crypto money laundering * Best practices for tracing cryptocurrencies * The criminal use of mixers, tumblers, NFTs, and Darknet

Budva, Montenegro

A regional workshop in Budva, Montenegro, focused on strategies for law enforcement training on cybercrime and electronic evidence. High-level delegates from regional Police Academies, cybercrime investigators, and trainers explored ways to integrate modules on cybercrime and electronic evidence into their curricula.

Domestic Meetings

Domestic meetings were also held with representatives from law enforcement training institutions in Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey to discuss: * Existing priorities * Future needs * Potential support for the CyberSEE project

Expert Warning: Cybercrime is a Growing Threat to Financial Stability

Experts warn that cybercrime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing a significant threat to financial stability in Serbia and Montenegro. The rise of cryptocurrencies has created new opportunities for criminal activity, and law enforcement agencies must stay ahead of the curve to combat these threats effectively.

About the CyberSEE Project

The CyberSEE Project is a joint initiative between the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The project aims to enhance regional cooperation in combating cybercrime and strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies in Southeastern Europe.