Training on preparing national experts in combating money laundering and terrorist financing

The Law Enforcement Academy, in cooperation with the Uzbekistan branch of the international NGO Regional Dialogue, conducted a series of seminar-trainings on the topic “Preparing national experts in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism”. The trainings were organized for the Academy’s faculty members (August 19–21) as well as for staff of internal control units of financial and non-financial organizations (August 25–27).

The series of events was aimed at enhancing the qualifications of the Academy’s teaching staff, as well as further strengthening the knowledge of responsible employees of financial and non-financial organizations in the field of countering money laundering and terrorist financing.

Participants included faculty members of the Academy, as well as compliance officers of banking and non-banking credit institutions, payment institutions, insurance and leasing companies, auditing and real estate firms, law firms, professional participants of the securities market, crypto service providers, and private notaries.

The training was conducted by leading international expert David Kaken (USA), who delivered both theoretical and practical sessions on methods of investigating the financial aspects of these crimes, drawing on his practical experience in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

The event was held in an open and constructive interactive format and is expected to contribute to the introduction of advanced international experience and best practices to increase the effectiveness of efforts in countering money laundering and terrorist financing.