A representative of the Academy participated as an expert in a foreign training

A representative of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated as an expert in a seminar held in Ashgabat (Turkmenistan) on the topic of "Implementation of FATF standards on the application of targeted financial sanctions related to the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as the advanced experience of OSCE participating States".

This event was organized by the OSCE Office in Ashgabat in cooperation with the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, for representatives of Turkmenistan’s law enforcement, regulatory, and other government agencies, as well as organizations conducting operations with funds or other assets.

In his presentations, the representative of the Law Enforcement Academy introduced topics related to including individuals in sanctions lists, freezing measures and prohibitions, ensuring the effectiveness of applying targeted financial sanctions, and issues related to circumventing sanctions. As part of these presentations, information was provided on the results of the analysis of Turkmenistan's legislation and practices regarding the application of targeted financial sanctions.

Additionally, during the practical session, participants were organized into groups where exercises were assigned based on the specific activities of each group, and the results of these exercises were discussed.

The final part of the seminar was dedicated to recommendations on improving Turkmenistan's national legislation and practices to ensure the effective application of targeted financial sanctions.

Throughout his presentations, the representative of the Law Enforcement Academy familiarized participants with international, including Uzbekistan’s, advanced practices.