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Improving Asset Recovery Framework in Moldova

International Meeting Focused on Combating Organised Crime and Corruption

Chisinau, Republic of Moldova - 27 March 2024

Government representatives, national and international legal experts, members of civil society, and development partners came together to discuss the improvement of the framework for recovering and managing confiscated assets. This is seen as a crucial step in fighting organised crime and corruption in the Republic of Moldova.

Key Discussion Points

• Optimising processes for identifying, tracing, confiscating, and managing illegally acquired assets
• Enhancing the authorities’ commitment to dismantling the economic backbone of criminal networks

EU and Council of Europe Partnership for Good Governance

The “Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Regime in the Republic of Moldova” project is implemented under a joint programme between the European Union and the Council of Europe’s “Partnership for Good Governance”. This partnership aims to support the competent authorities in Moldova in enhancing measures against money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as improving capacities of relevant institutions to recover illicit assets.

Project Objectives

• Support the competent authorities in Moldova in enhancing measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
• Improve capacities of relevant institutions to recover illicit assets

Project Timeline

The project runs from 1 March 2023 to 28 February 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for implementing effective measures against organised crime and corruption.