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Money Laundering Prevention Strategies Bolstered in Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched several initiatives aimed at strengthening legal, policy, and institutional frameworks in Libya to combat corruption and financial crimes. The efforts focus on anti-money laundering, asset recovery, enhancing private sector integrity, and cultivating a culture of anti-corruption and integrity.

Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

The UNODC is working with various stakeholders, including ministries and government agencies, to enhance support for:

  • Detection of money laundering activities
  • Investigation of financial crimes
  • Prosecution of corrupt officials and individuals
  • Adjudication of cases involving financial crimes
  • Protection of victims and witnesses

Combating Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants

To combat human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, the UNODC has launched several projects aimed at:

  • Strengthening maritime safety and security management in Libya
  • Establishing reliable forensic services and chain of custody in the Libyan justice system (in partnership with the European Union)

National Drug Prevention Strategy

The UNODC is supporting the development of a national drug prevention strategy in Libya by providing assistance for:

  • Drug monitoring and analysis
  • Better access to drug rehabilitation services

Preventing Crime among Youth

In addition, the organization has launched initiatives aimed at preventing crime among youth by:

  • Providing support to criminal justice reform
  • Improving access to justice for children
  • Reforming the prison system

Collaboration with Stakeholders

The UNODC Office in Libya is part of the UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) and works closely with various stakeholders, including ministries and government agencies, to implement its programs.

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