CBI Trains Officials from 16 Countries on Corruption Investigations and Asset Recovery
The CBI successfully conducted a week-long training for 24 officials from 16 countries on tackling corruption and asset recovery.
New Delhi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently concluded a week-long specialized training program at its academy in Ghaziabad, focusing on investigating corruption cases and recovering illegal assets. The program, held from November 4 to November 10, was organized under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs.
N. Venugopal, the special director of CBI, presided over the closing ceremony. The training saw participation from 24 officials representing 16 countries, including three from Botswana and two each from Lebanon, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Additionally, there was one official each from Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Madagascar, Maldives, Myanmar, Namibia, Panama, and Paraguay.
Among the participants, there were 11 women and 13 men, all affiliated with law enforcement and investigative agencies. The training covered various critical topics related to anti-corruption investigations and the identification of illegal assets. Key subjects included the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the legal framework for anti-corruption in India, identifying and collecting digital evidence, detecting cryptocurrency investments during investigations, tracing assets, and uncovering networks of shell and benami companies.
Participants also received a tour of the CBI headquarters, where they learned about modern investigative techniques at the Evidence Tracing Network, Research and Analysis Lab, and Global Operations Center.
In addition to technical training, an educational visit to historical sites in Delhi was arranged, allowing participants to gain insights into Indian history and culture.
This CBI initiative is seen as a significant step towards enhancing cooperation among investigative officials from various countries, strengthening anti-corruption capabilities, and sharing modern techniques and processes related to asset recovery.
