This helps remove any procedural barriers and identify a clear way forward. In such a situation, at the request of the member country pursuing the investigation, we invite the case officers from all the jurisdictions concerned for an operational coordination meeting. However, a lack of understanding of the legal, administrative and other procedural requirements in other countries can present a major barrier for investigators. Timely investigative support is vital in asset recovery cases that cross multiple borders, in order to locate, freeze, confiscate and finally repatriate stolen assets. They are targeted at asset recovery focal points. Guidelines compiled at these meeting include advice on methodology and good practices on asset recovery, are compiled. Experts Group MeetingsĮxperts Group Meetings of the Global Focal Point Network provide an opportunity to establish direct working relationships and facilitate the exchange of knowledge. We do this through the INTERPOL Global Programme on Anti-Corruption, Financial Crimes and Asset Recovery, which offers regular workshops on a regional basis, with follow-up at a national level to address other identified gaps.Ĭonducted over five days, these regional training workshops are delivered by eminent investigators, audit and accounting specialists and financial experts, in partnership with national anti-corruption and financial crime authorities from our member countries.
Through the statement made in the Conferences of State Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption held in Marrakesh (2011) and Panama (2013), we have committed to offer technical assistance and capacity building workshops to member countries. Training is crucial to boost the knowledge and skills of investigators and prosecutors in the use of the latest investigative tools and techniques and to share international best practice. Successful asset recovery depends on thorough and credible investigation and, in cross-border cases, on the willingness to share evidence through both formal and informal channels. Members of the Focal Point network meet every year to share information and best practices, to discuss specific cases, and to build personal and institutional relationships.
Membership of the Global Focal Point Network is open to all our member countries. It facilitates the secure exchange of sensitive information among the focal points from anti-corruption and asset recovery agencies. The aim of this initiative is to support asset freezing, and the seizure, confiscation and recovery of stolen assets. Authorized law enforcement officers from each member country are designated as focal points and can respond quickly when another country requires assistance. The Global Focal Point Network on Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery provides a secure information exchange platform for the recovery of criminal assets. We are developing an initiative to trace, seize and return stolen public funds to the country of origin. Our partnerships with regional policing bodies.Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files.Information, communications and technology (ICT) law projects.Official visitors to the General Secretariat.
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