Inter-Agency Cooperation in Financial Investigations: Session 1

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From August 28 to September 1, 2023, the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Bangkok, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), conducted the Inter-Agency Cooperation in Financial Investigations Course: Session 1. A total of 46 participants from 8 subscribing countries attended the course with the intention of fostering collaboration among government authorities in a "whole of government" approach to pursue shared objectives, which primarily involve combating financial crimes.

Collaboration across agency lines can act as a force multiplier, providing additional resources, expertise, and legal tools. This training focused on sharing resources and establishing partnerships to utilize financial investigative techniques in order to identify, investigate, and resolve crimes where financial gain is the primary motive.

Participants actively engaged in exploring strategies to facilitate inter-agency cooperation, adeptly tracing the intricate money trail, identifying assets subject to confiscation, and accurately quantifying the extent of illicit proceeds. Through this comprehensive training, attendees gained the skills and knowledge necessary to work collectively toward a more secure financial landscape.