Nicosia: Cyprus’ officials completed a training program on financial investigative techniques, held from September 15 to 19. The program aimed to enhance the ability of local authorities to identify financial motives in investigated cases.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia announced on X that the program was funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and organized in collaboration with Cyprus Police. This initiative underscores the ongoing partnership between the United States and Cyprus in combating financial crimes.
The training was conducted by experts from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), who provided participants with specialized knowledge and skills. The attendees included members of the Unit for Combating Money Laundering (MOKAS), the Law Office, the Tax Department, and the Cyprus Police. The program’s focus on financial investigative techniques is expected to bolster the capabilities of these departments in handling complex financial crime cases.