ICAC-UNODC financial investigation programme back by popular demand with eight countries joining for the first time

The ICAC and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have launched the “Professional Development Programme on Financial Investigation and Asset Recovery” in Hong Kong, following last year’s success. This year’s nine-day course includes representatives from 19 countries, with eight new participants: Bahrain, Chile, Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti, Malta, Russia, Serbia, and Tonga. The program aims to enhance global capabilities in combating corruption and financial crimes, covering topics like forensic investigation, financial data analysis, and anti-money laundering. Participants will benefit from the expertise of ICAC professionals and engage in practical visits, including a study tour of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to learn about anti-corruption efforts in Mainland China. Since late 2022, the ICAC has trained around 100 law enforcement officers from about 30 countries through international programs on financial investigation. Resources: https://www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/index_id_2052.html