Status:
Īstenošanā
Published: 30.03.2022.
Eiropas Ekonomikas zonas (EEZ) finanšu instruments (2014.-2021.)
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In order to prevent and combat economic crimes, several structural units of Latvian State Police work in coordinated co-operation, but the leading ones in their specifics are the Economics Crime Enforcement Department (ENAP) and the Forensic Service Department. In order to promote efficency of this work, a continuous process of education and experience is essential, as well as shortening the duration of investigations, which is possible along with the implementation of modern technological solutions in the work of investigators.

On 3th of Jully of 2020, in order to ensure the opportunity to make a significant contribution and provide the necessary support to before mentioned units in combating economic crimes, Latvian State Police took a participation in the co-financed European Economic area grant 2014-2021 programme “International Police Cooperation and Combating Crime” project No.EEZ/VP/2020/1 “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia”.

INFORMATON ABOUT THE PROJECT

No.EEZ/VP/2020/1 “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia”

Project aim

More effective prevention and combating of economic crime;

With the help of this project, the State Police of Latvia wants to achieve more effective and higher quality pre-trial investigation of economic crimes, as well as faster and better submission of quality documents for prosecution;

The results of the program are expected to be increased effectiveness in terms of combating economic crime, more effective prevention and strengthened capacity to investigate cases.

Main activities

Improvement of infrastructure and technical capacity (refurbishment of ENAP the Forensic Service Department, as well as development of special IT tool);

Enhancement of professional capacity and expertise in the field of economic crime investigations, organising seminars, practical training, experience-sharing trips and international conferences.

Co-operation Partners

the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD);

the IM Information Centre;

the State Agency for Security.

Finances

The total financing of the project is EUR 8 389 124.

 

PROJECT NEWS:

Combatting of economic crimes in Latvia: more than 1600 employees have been trained within the EEA grant project

On 27 January of the current year the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Embassy of Norway had a special visit to the representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and the State Police.
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The study of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development appreciated the progress achieved in combatting of economic crimes

The report of the study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the cooperation and coordination mechanism between the State Police Departments and other institutions involved in the investigation of economic crime
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State Police officers improve their knowledge at a seminar on data flow analysis

On 12 December, 2022, a seminar on combating economic crime “Data Flow Analysis” took place. The seminar was organized by the State Police and implemented within the framework of the European Economic area grant 2014-2021 programme
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International seminar on investigating illegal circulation of excise goods brings together nearly 260 professionals

On 29 November, 2022, an international seminar on the problems of economic crime investigations “Illegal circulation of excisable goods in the internal market, peculiarities of pre-trial investigation and administrative practice, appointment of experts, o
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Industry experts discuss developments at anti-money laundering conference

The conference on a financial system without dirty money "Preventing and Combating Money Laundering", organized within the framework of the European Economic Area financial instrument 2014-2021 period programme
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State Police strengthens knowledge in the training cycle “Limiting the illicit distribution of audiovisual content”

103 officials from the State Police Regional Administrations during a five-week training cycle in May and June of this year developed knowledge in issue of economic crime investigations in the field of combating illegal distribution of audiovisual content
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Law enforcement authorities develop knowledge in anti-money-laundering investigations

The workshop was opened by Andrejs Grišins, the Chief of the State Police Central Criminal Police Department, who emphasized: “We have done a tremendous work over the last five years."
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Employees of the State Police participate in the training of the leading international experts on cyber crimes, Dark Web and crypto currency

Since November of the last year, the State Police has commenced significant education of the employees and it will continue also this year, attracting the best experts of the industry from the whole world and providing training on the events of special
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During the international workshop the authorities improve knowledge on environmental crimes and combatting thereof

From 30 March to 31 March 2021 the international workshop on the problematics of investigation of economic crimes "Combatting of Crimes against Environment" was held within the framework of the project No.EEZ/VP/2020/1 “Support to the State Police for inc
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Institutions develop knowledge of corruption and procurement-related crime investigations in an international workshop

From May 13th to May 14th of 2021, the State Police of Latvia organised International Seminar on the issue of “Corruption in the private sector, investigation of crimes related to public and private procurement”. The aim of the workshop was to provide
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Online workshop on the challenges of tackling economic crime: Corruption in the private sector, investigation of crimes related to public and private procurement

On May 13th and 14th, this year, an online seminar will be held on “Corruption in the private sector, investigation of crimes related to public and private procurement”. Around 150 participants are expected to participate in the workshop.
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Members of the symposium “Current Trends and Future Challenges in Combating Money Laundering”: Work on the establishment of a common international investigation practice should be continued

On 7-8 October 2021, held an international symposium on “Aid to the State Police to accelerate and improve the quality of the investigation of economic crimes in Latvia”, which discussed scientific and practical aspects illegally investigating money
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This week, an ambitious international symposium for law enforcement authorities on the current trends and challenges of combating money laundering

This week, October 7 and 8, the State Police, in cooperation with the United States Embassy in Latvia, organizes one of the most ambitious international activities of professional development for law enforcement, prosecutor's office and judicial officers
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The EEA project “Support to the State Police for increasing effectiveness and quality of economic crime investigation in Latvia" has been launched

The Project aims at more effective prevention and combating of economic crime. With the help of this project, the State Police of Latvia wants to achieve more effective and higher quality pre-trial investigation of economic crimes
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