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CARICC participation in Forum of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Eurasian AML/CFT Forum organized by the Secretariat of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) was held in Issyk-Kul region of the Kyrgyz Republic on 4 - 5 September 2023 in a hybrid format, attended in an online format by Mr. Sh. Komilzoda, CARICC analyst.
Forum was organized by the EAG Secretariat in partnership with the State Financial Intelligence Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Forum was attended by leading experts in the field of AML/CFT of EAG member states, including representatives of law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence units of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of EAG observer states, international and regional organizations and anti-terrorist structures.
The Eurasian Forum's objectives were to exchange expert opinion, experience and best practices on the latest developments in investigation of money laundering and terrorist financing cases.
Participants presented presentations and reports on financial investigations, in particular, methodology of seizure, freezing and confiscation of virtual assets obtained by criminal means or intended for terrorist financing, as well as practical aspects of countering crimes committed using information and communication technologies and virtual assets.
The event concluded with a discussion of new approaches and techniques in financial investigations and a discussion of draft recommendations on countering exploitation of virtual assets to finance terrorism.
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CARICC Director working meetings in Baku
Working meetings of CARICC Director Mr. Atageldi Yazlyyev with heads of competent authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan were organized on 5-6 September 2023 in accordance with CARICC Main Events Plan.
Talks were organized with Mr. V. Eyvazov, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Mr. Sh. Bagirov, Chairman of the State Customs Committee. At the meeting parties exchanged views on development of drug situation in Azerbaijan and in CARICC Member States, outlined measures on stimulation of interaction on organization of international counternarcotics measures, further coordination of matters related to organization of CARICC activities brought up before regular meeting of the Council of National Coordinators.
In addition, a meeting was held with leadership of the Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB) of the World Customs Organization Europe Region. CARICC presentation on its performance results, perspectives and plans for the future was delivered to staff members of ROCB and SCC of Azerbaijan during the event.
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CARICC delegation participation in a regional meeting to discuss innovative methods of utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles
CARICC delegation headed by Director A. Yazlyyev took part in a regional meeting to discuss innovative methods of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in countering transnational criminal groups involved in drug trafficking in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) on 28-29 August 2023.
Delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and UNODC experts also ttended the event.
The meeting was conducted under the UNODC project "Enhancement of the capacity of Mobile Operational Teams (MOTs) for the Counter Narcotics Service (CNS) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic", implemented with the financial support of the Russian Federation.
The meeting focused on countering drug trafficking through the use of UAVs or drones, which are becoming an important tool in modern law enforcement, especially in combating illicit drug trafficking. Law enforcement agencies were using those technologies for surveillance, detection and tracking, which gave them a significant edge in the fight against transnational criminal groups involved in drug trafficking.
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CARICC analysts delivered training for law enforcement officers of Central Asian countries
A training course on application of analytical software in investigation of drug crimes was held at the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kossрy/Kazakhstan) from 14 to 18 August 2023.
This event was organized jointly with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for Central Asia with a grant from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). CARICC analysts conducted the trainings.
Training course gathered law enforcement officers from Central Asian countries, representatives of UNODC and the U.S. Embassy in Astana.
Representatives of CARICC, UNODC and U.S. INL held a meeting with leadership of the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during which they addressed questions of organizing and conducting similar joint training sessions and simulation exercises.
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Bilateral working meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Mohammed Abdulla Al-Khater, Director of Studies and International Affairs Department, Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar, in Almaty on 14 August 2023.
CARICC Director Mr. A. Yazlyyev briefed on current efforts of the Centre in coordination of counternarcotics operations and information-analytical work.
In turn, Mr. Mohammed Abdulla Al-Khater, Director of Studies and International Affairs Department, informed about joint measures carried out in countering drug trafficking, and also described in detail main directions of actions of the Ministry of Interior of Qatar in the field of combating drugs.
Mr. Sh. Komilzoda, staff member of the Information and Analytical Unit of CARICC, delivered a presentation on results achieved by the Centre in organization and implementation of joint counternarcotics measures, and outlined the Centre's information and analytical branch.
The Qatar delegation highly valued CARICC's efforts in coordinating and conducting joint counternarcotics operations.
Parties underlined the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of rapidly evolving drug situation and increasing seizures of drugs in their respective regions.
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CARICC hosted Regional Training Course for Central Asian Competent Authority Officers
On 7-11 August 2023 CARICC hosted a Regional training course for law enforcement officers on detection and interdiction of organized crime under the Cross Border Cooperation component of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia.
The event brought together border control and customs officials, law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, experts from the UNODC Programme Offices in Central Asia, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC), the Central Drug Control Directorate of the Italian Ministry of Interior and CARICC.
In line with the meeting program, CARICC staff members delivered presentations on current situation in the region and Afghanistan and its impact on drug situation in Central Asia.
Modern methods of detection of drug crimes and countering transnational organized crime were studied.
Participants recognized the importance of expanding international cooperation, sharing experience and further developing relations in the area of border security and countering transnational drug crime.
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Meeting with K. Williamson, Law Enforcement Advisor of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Kenneth Williamson, Law Enforcement Advisor of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries in Almaty on 10 August 2023.
CADICC Director Mr. A. Yazlyyev informed about ongoing actions of the Centre in coordination of counternarcotics operations and information-analytical work.
He highlighted the Centre's comprehensive analysis of drug situation in the region, indicating that it is worsening due to the threat of synthetic drugs distribution, including through the Internet.
During the meeting participants exchanged views on strengthening analytical capacity of CARICC, organization of training events for representatives of competent authorities of the Centre's Member States.
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Meeting with Liaison Officer of the National Police of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Hans Houwen, Police Liaison Officer of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on 8 August 2023 in Almaty.
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, provided information on current efforts of the Centre in organization and coordination of international controlled delivery operations as well as information and analytical work.
A presentation was given on CARICC's work, initiatives and plans for the near future.
In turn, Mr. H. Houwen informed that he is a regional liaison officer (with office in Tbilisi) of the National Police of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Representative of the Netherlands expressed interest in continuing close cooperation with CARICC in organization and implementation of counternarcotics operations based on the example of a successfully executed joint operation in 2022.
Parties also discussed topics of cooperation of mutual interest.
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Working group meeting on organization of counternarcotics operations under CSTO
A meeting of working group on organization of counternarcotics operations and other actions in the scope of the Coordination Council of Heads of Competent Authorities for Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking (KSOPN) of the CSTO Member States was held in Almaty on 4 August 2023.
Heads and members of specialized departments of law enforcement agencies of CSTO Member States, representatives of Rosfinmonitoring and CARICC attended the meeting.
The meeting was mainly aimed at discussing organizational aspects of the counternarcotics operation "Channel-Interception" under the auspices of CSTO.
Operation objectives include interdiction of distribution channels for new psychoactive substances (NPS), opiates and cannabinoids along the Northern Route, detecting and dismantling clandestine laboratories for illicit drug production.
Participants also discussed recent trends in drug situation on the territory of CSTO Member States in 2023 and forecasts of its development in the second half of 2023.
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Working group meeting on establishment of the Regional Information and Communication System
CARICC hosted a working group meeting on development of the Regional Information and Communication System under the joint UNODC-CARICC initiative on 3-4 August 2023.
The meeting brought together border and customs officials, and law enforcement and special agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Republic of Uzbekistan, experts from UNODC Programme Offices in Central Asia and CARICC.
Mr. Yusuf Kurbonov, International Coordinator of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia, and Mr. Atageldi Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, delivered welcoming remarks during the event.
Objectives and tasks of the working meeting were to discuss results of implementation of recommendations contained in outcome document of the Regional Expert Meeting of Heads of Analytical Departments of Competent Authorities of Central Asian countries of 3 August 2022, regarding development of a working group to elaborate the "Concept and Terms of Reference for Establishment of the Regional Information and Communication System" and its adoption.
Discussions resulted in endorsement of the draft "RICS Development Concept" and recommended that UNODC and CARICC consider organizing and hosting working group meetings to design legal framework and technical specifications for RICS creation.
Participants underscored the importance of engagement by enhancing international cooperation, sharing positive experiences and further developing relations in the field of border security and countering transnational drug crime.
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Staff training for the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan
CARICC Informational and Analytical Unit representative delivered the first stage of training for officers of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on skills and practical application of specialized software "i2 iBase" and "i2 Analyst Notebook" at the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) from 26 to 30 June and from 10 to 14 July 2023.
During the workshop participants covered the use of individual functions of the specialized software "i2" and the application of this system in information and analytical purposes of collecting, analyzing and producing tabular data for reporting and briefs.
Following basic (theoretical) lectures, experts provided practical trainings with target group.
Main emphasis during the sessions was made on analysis of criminal cases and links between them. Relevant objects and links in database were devised in this area, along with an algorithm for processing, importing and analyzing data in the "i2" software.
Participants reported that the training fully corresponded to their functional objectives and was highly useful in daily operations of the agency.
Traininees noted high-level preparation of the event and instructors, and interesting and relaxed method of presenting training material. They appreciated the move away from template methodology of lectures and the method of reinforcing studied content by solving practical exercises directly using specialized software.
CARICC Director meetings in Dushanbe
Pursuant to CARICC Action Plan for 2023, the Centre's delegation headed by Director Mr. A.O. Yazlyyev attended working meetings with heads of competent authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dushanbe from 12 to 13 July 2023.
Visit program included meetings with Mr. R. Rakhimzoda, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. S. Ashurboyzoda, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mr. H. Vokhidzoda, Director of the Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
During talks the parties discussed organizational and practical matters of collaboration of competent authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan with CARICC.
The visit also included meetings with Mr. Sh. Salman Khan, UNODC International Project Coordinator in Tajikistan, and Mr. R. Rakhimov, Programme Coordinator. Project managers Ms. N. Ismatova and Ms. M. Vohidova also joined the meeting.
UNODC representatives briefed on projects in the area of HIV prevention and capacity building for Tajikistan Border Service on the Tajik-Afghan border. They expressed readiness for close cooperation with CARICC in organization of joint trainings for Tajikistan law enforcement officials.
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