November 25 to 27, 2024 Kyiv Ukraine – At the request of and in consultation with the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and in collaboration with the UNODC Corruption and Economic Crime Section, UNODC in Ukraine organized a Workshop on ‘Financial Investigations for the Effective Detection of Corruption and Tracing of Proceeds of Crime’ which brought together 32 detectives and analysts (23 male / 9 female) from NABU. The workshop aimed to strengthen Ukraine's financial investigation capabilities, which serves as a critical pillar in combating corruption.
This follow-up workshop for NABU follows an initial workshop held in 2023 (Workshop on 'Financial Investigations') and underscores UNODC’s continued and unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts.
For three days, UNODC expert Mr. Wai Hong Victor Lee provided training to Ukrainian detectives aimed at bolstering their ability to conduct financial investigations. The sessions emphasized the adoption of proactive strategies, forensic accounting techniques, international remittance trends, sharing hands-on expertise and best practices. Through the use of case studies, participants from investigative bodies involved in tackling financial crimes and corruption in Ukraine gained valuable insights.
The workshop highlighted the integration of investigative techniques and approaches designed to uncover actionable evidence, resolve complex corruption cases involving money laundering, and foster efficient collaboration and information sharing among key authorities. Special focus was given to corruption cases relating to law enforcement agencies such as the NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) of Ukraine.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) serves as the custodian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and as the secretariat of its Conference of the States Parties. The Convention covers five main areas: preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange.
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was adopted by the UN General Assembly in October 2003 and entered into force in December 2005 with 140 signatories and 190 parties as of July 2024.
The Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, also known as CoSP, is the main decision-making body of the Convention. It supports parties and signatories in their implementation of the Convention and provides policy guidance to UNODC to develop and implement anti-corruption activities.