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Tajikistan Steps Up Fight Against Financial Crime with New Investigation Tools
A two-day workshop on investigating corruption concluded today at the OSCE Office in Dushanbe, bringing together 16 specialists from various law enforcement agencies and financial institutions.
Workshop Objectives
The training session focused on equipping participants with the necessary skills to tackle complex financial crimes such as money laundering and asset tracing. The event aimed to:
- Equip participants with state-of-the-art techniques for investigating corruption-related crimes
- Enhance their ability to conduct investigations according to international standards and the rule of law
- Provide hands-on experience in tracing assets, investigating money transactions, and understanding international instruments related to financial crimes
Participants and Expertise
Participants from various government agencies attended the workshop, including:
- Agency for State Financial Control and Fight against Corruption
- Ministry of Internal Affairs
- National Bank
International experts collaborated with the OSCE Office in Tajikistan to organize the event.
Event Highlights
Ambassador Markus Mueller, Head of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan, hailed the training as a significant step forward in strengthening Tajikistan’s law enforcement system. “This workshop has provided our authorities with state-of-the-art techniques for investigating corruption-related crimes,” he said.
The event follows a similar workshop conducted by the OSCE Office in June 2013, demonstrating the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting Tajikistan’s efforts to combat corruption and financial crime.
Conclusion
The training session marked a significant step forward in strengthening Tajikistan’s law enforcement system. The participants gained valuable skills and expertise to tackle complex financial crimes, and the OSCE Office continues to support Tajikistan’s efforts to combat corruption and financial crime.