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Tajikistan Steps Up Fight Against Financial Crime with Enhanced Analysis Capabilities

DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN

The Republic of Tajikistan has strengthened its capacity for strategic analysis to combat financial crime, thanks to a training program supported by the Council of Europe. This initiative is part of a joint project between the European Union and the Council of Europe aimed at strengthening capacities to fight and prevent economic crime in five Central Asian countries.

Enhancing Strategic Analysis Capabilities

The Financial Monitoring Department under the National Bank of Tajikistan (Financial Intelligence Unit - FIU) and law enforcement agencies received technical assistance from the Council of Europe’s Central Asia Rule of Law Programme. The program aimed to improve their planning and conduct of strategic analysis in the context of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

Training Program

A five-day training event brought together 26 participants from various law enforcement agencies, including:

  • Financial Intelligence Unit
  • General Prosecutor’s Office
  • Ministry of Interior
  • State Committee on National Security
  • Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption
  • Drug Control Agency

The training covered theoretical and practical sessions, offering participants in-depth knowledge of strategic analysis aspects, including:

Key Takeaways from the Training Program

  • Intelligence cycle methodologies: Participants learned about the principles and best practices of intelligence cycle management.
  • Case studies: Real-life examples were used to illustrate the application of strategic analysis techniques in combating financial crime.
  • International good practices: Experts shared current trends, typologies, and international standards for conducting strategic analysis.

Expected Outcomes

The enhanced strategic analysis capabilities in Tajikistan are expected to help law enforcement agencies and financial intelligence units better identify, disrupt, and dismantle organized crime networks involved in financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing.