Tajikistan Strengthens Fight against Financial Crimes

DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN

The Tajik government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its capabilities in combating economic crime by receiving training and support from the Council of Europe on strategic analysis. This move is part of the Action on “Promoting Transparency and Action against Economic Crime” in Central Asia, a joint initiative between the European Union and the Council of Europe.

Training and Support

The Financial Monitoring Department under the National Bank of Tajikistan (Financial Intelligence Unit - FIU) and other law enforcement agencies received assistance from the Council of Europe. A training event was held from 27-31 March 2023, which brought together 26 participants from various institutions.

Training Objectives

• Provide in-depth knowledge of different aspects of strategic analysis
• Assess needs and methodological approach for the intelligence cycle
• Develop skills through dynamic and interactive case studies

Central Asia Rule of Law Programme

The training activity was organized within the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023, which aims to strengthen capacities to fight and prevent economic crime in five Central Asian countries.

Key Benefits

• Enhance Tajikistan’s capabilities in combating economic crime
• Improve cooperation between the FIU and other law enforcement agencies
• Assist the FIU and law enforcement agencies in planning and conducting strategic analysis effectively

Conclusion

The move is seen as a significant step towards enhancing Tajikistan’s capabilities in combating economic crime, including money laundering and terrorism financing. It is also expected to improve cooperation between the FIU and other law enforcement agencies in sharing intelligence and coordinating efforts to prevent financial crimes.