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Financial Crime Investigation Techniques in UAE Take Centre Stage at Workshop
Representatives from various law enforcement agencies and financial institutions gathered in the United Arab Emirates for a workshop on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Investigation Techniques.
Event Overview
The event, organized by the Ministry of Interior of the UAE, brought together around 60 representatives from public prosecution, the Financial Intelligence Unit, police, and other government agencies. The workshop was an innovative initiative conducted under the EU Global Facility’s Justice and Law Enforcement components, which aims to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) through cross-functional events.
Key Takeaways
- Experts from Ireland and the Netherlands shared their expertise with UAE participants on various topics related to financial crime investigation techniques.
- The workshop emphasized the importance of intelligence in financial investigations.
- Collaboration between judiciary and law enforcement agencies is crucial for turning intelligence into evidence admissible in court.
Workshop Highlights
The event featured opening speeches by:
- Brigadier Abdulaziz al Ahmed, deputy commander of the federal criminal police at MoI, chair of the national team in charge of money laundering investigations in the UAE.
- Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al-Rashed from the Federal Public Prosecution.
Throughout the workshop, experts covered a range of topics including:
Topics Covered
- Initial information gathering
- Sources of intelligence
- Legislative requirements
- Use of intelligence in money laundering investigations
- Seizure and confiscation of assets
- Asset recovery
The event concluded with discussions on:
Conclusion
Disclosure in other jurisdictions and best practices in financial crime investigation techniques were the final topics discussed at the workshop.
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