Workshop on "the collaboration between national entities in the fight against money laundering, economic and financial crimes".

(December 31, 2023, Olympic Hotel , Algiers).

The Central Anti-Corruption Office (OCRC) organized a workshop on"the collaboration between national entities in the fight against money laundering, economic and financial crimes" held on December 31, 2023, in Olympic Hotel, Algiers.Attended by executive officials and judicial police officers. 

The session works started with an opening speech by Mr. Mokhtar LAKHDARI, the Director General, who highlighted the crucial need for collaboration among different entities and bodies to achieve their specified goals.

Besides, seven (07) representatives were conducted the workshop from, the Bank of Algeria (01), the General Directorate of Taxes (03), the General Directorate of Customs (02), and the General Directorate of Budget (01).

Participants explored strategies to enhance collaboration between national bodies in combating economic, financial crimesand corruption, including the role of the Bank of Algeria in capital transfer in Algeria and abroad, information exchange under the Comprehensive Tax Position Monitoring (VASFE) procedures, and the customs' role in control and prevent crimes and customs-related crimes in foreign trade.In the end,the representative of the General Directorate of Budget clarified new legal provisions regarding public procurement.

The workshop concluded with a statement fromby the Director General of the Central Anti-Corruption Office(OCRC), who emphasized the ongoing importance of collaborative and coordination efforts among various national entities and bodies.