Hungary Tackles Financial Crime with New National Strategy

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In an effort to strengthen security and reduce financial crime in Hungary, the government has introduced a new national strategy aimed at combating money laundering, tax evasion, and other white-collar offenses.

Background on the National Crime Prevention Strategy

The National Crime Prevention Strategy of Hungary (2013-2023)

The Hungarian government brought into force the National Crime Prevention Strategy of Hungary (2013-2023) on October 18, 2013. This strategic framework has been designed to:

Reduce vulnerability among children and youth
Minimize victimization
Prevent repeat offenses

Priority Areas for the Strategy

The strategy identifies four key priority areas:

Enhancing urban security
Preventing juvenile delinquency
Preventing victimization and providing support for victims
Avoiding repetition of offenses

Coordinating Crime Prevention Efforts

According to Lívia Fretyán, Deputy Head of Department at the National Crime Prevention Council, the new strategy is designed to ensure that crime prevention is taken into account in other government objectives and policies. “We want to make sure that our regulatory needs, strategies, management plans, and funding allocation are coordinated to achieve the best results,” she said.

The strategy emphasizes the importance of measuring social benefits and increasing awareness of crime prevention among all groups within society. Effective intervention requires:

Adequate tangible and financial resources
Efficient use of those resources

Involving Universities in Assessment Systems

To achieve these goals, the Hungarian government plans to involve universities in the development of assessment systems to monitor the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts.

Preventing Infringements

The strategy also targets the prevention of infringements, which are often underestimated but can have a significant impact on citizens’ sense of security.

Implementation Plan for 2013-15

The implementation of the National Crime Prevention Strategy will be carried out through a detailed action plan for 2013-15. This plan will outline:

Instruments and resources available to achieve objectives
Deadlines for completion of tasks
Institutions responsible for implementing actions
Indicators measuring the impact of actions