Financial Crime Investigation Techniques Take Center Stage in Zimbabwe Training Exercise

In an effort to enhance law enforcement agencies’ capabilities in tackling complex financial crimes, AFRIPOL and INTERPOL are collaborating to host a training program in Harare, Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to develop the skills of police agencies across African Union member states through training, operations, and investigations.

Program Details

• Duration: 5-day training program starting July 1, 2024
• Participants: 25 participants from 15 countries: Nigeria, Botswana, Djibouti, Comoros, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe

Training Objectives

• Strengthen skills in analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting complex corruption offenses, financial crimes, and money laundering cases
• Develop capacity and knowledge to increase autonomy in the fight against financial crime and money laundering, as well as financial fraud
• Improve regional, international, and inter-institutional collaboration in cases of corruption, money laundering, and financial fraud

Benefits of the Training Program

• Improved skills and knowledge for law enforcement agencies to tackle complex financial crimes
• Enhanced regional, international, and inter-institutional collaboration, enabling sharing of knowledge, best practices, and intelligence
• More effective investigations and prosecutions through collaborative efforts

Significance of the Initiative

The joint AFRIPOL-INTERPOL initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities of African police agencies in tackling financial crimes, which are increasingly becoming a major concern for governments across the continent. By equipping law enforcement agencies with advanced skills and knowledge, this training program is set to make a positive impact on the region’s fight against financial crime.