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Tajikistan Steps Up Efforts to Combat Financial Crime with Advanced Investigation Techniques

Strengthening the Fight Against Corruption and Financial Crime

DUSHANBE, October 10 - In a significant move towards strengthening its fight against corruption and financial crime, Tajikistan has concluded a workshop on investigating corruption-related crimes at the OSCE Office in Dushanbe.

Workshop Brings Together Specialists from Various Law Enforcement Agencies

The two-day workshop brought together 16 specialists from various law enforcement agencies who gained valuable insights into cutting-edge techniques for probing financial malfeasance. National lawyer Nematullo Safarov and international investigator Alexander Ponomarev shared their expertise with participants on the rights of individuals under investigation, as well as the responsibilities and obligations of investigators under Tajik law.

Key Topics Covered in the Workshop

  • Rights of individuals under investigation
  • Responsibilities and obligations of investigators under Tajik law
  • Best practices in investigating money laundering
  • Tracing assets
  • Analyzing financial transactions

Ambassadors’ Praise for the Workshop

Ambassador Markus Mueller, Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan, hailed the workshop as a crucial step towards enhancing the professionalism of the country’s law enforcement system. “By equipping our authorities with state-of-the-art techniques for investigating corruption-related crimes, we are committed to upholding international standards and the rule of law,” he said.

Participating Agencies

The participating agencies included:

  • The Agency for State Financial Control and Fight against Corruption
  • The Ministry of Internal Affairs
  • The Custom Service
  • The Tax Committee
  • The General Prosecutor’s Office
  • The National Security Committee
  • The Department of Financial Monitoring under the National Bank

Impact on Combating Financial Crime

As Tajikistan continues to build its capacity to combat financial crime, these training initiatives are expected to have a lasting impact on the country’s efforts to promote transparency and accountability in its public institutions.