Mbabane – The Ministry of Justice in Eswatini convened an Asset Recovery Workshop that brought together officers from key law enforcement and oversight bodies to improve cooperation and practical capacity in tracing and recovering illicit assets.
The workshop was attended by officials from the Fraud Unit, Anti Corruption Commission, Royal Eswatini Police Service, Extradition Unit and the Asset Recovery Unit. It was held to strengthen coordination among institutions that play a role in financial investigations and to improve day to day skills required in asset recovery work within the Kingdom.
Sessions were facilitated by practitioners from UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, who engaged participants on operational realities faced in asset recovery cases. Officers exchanged perspectives and provided input on asset recovery guidelines, focusing on how institutions can work together more effectively.
Discussions covered the use of open source information, court orders, existing legal frameworks and policies that enable cooperation among agencies in Eswatini. Participants also examined innovative approaches to managing complex cases and addressing challenges that arise during investigations and recovery processes.
The workshop further outlined how formal and informal channels of assistance function in asset recovery efforts, clarifying the responsibilities of different institutions and how information can be shared lawfully and efficiently.
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