An international training on financial investigations and asset recovery is taking place in Bishkek

On 2 December 2025, a simulation-based training titled “Financial Investigation – an Effective Mechanism for Combating Money Laundering and Corruption: Identification, Recovery and Confiscation of Stolen Assets” commenced at the conference hall of the Sofia International Hotel in Bishkek.

The training is conducted with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and is implemented within the framework of the national AML/CFT capacity-building programme outlined in the previously submitted concept note.

Participants of the training include representatives of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Financial Intelligence Service (SFIS) under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Legal Academy under the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the State Committee for National Security.

Over the course of three days, participants work with practical simulations based on real criminal cases, developing skills in detecting illicit proceeds, conducting financial investigations, identifying and recovering criminally obtained assets, improving interagency cooperation, and enhancing international collaboration. Practical casework constitutes the majority of the programme and is aimed at strengthening the applied competencies of specialists.

This simulation training is a key component of the Kyrgyz Republic’s preparation for the upcoming FATF/EAG mutual evaluation in 2026 and contributes to improving the effectiveness of investigations and asset recovery efforts.

The training will continue until 4 December, and certificates will be awarded to participants upon completion.