ActivityE029/2025/EXB Judicial cooperation in cross‑border money laundering investigations
The aim of this training is to present the outcomes of the exchange focused on identifying the most effective forms of cooperation in economic crime investigations between Germany and Italy—two countries closely connected through significant on‑site criminal presence and deep economic infiltration by Italian organised crime groups. These dynamics foster a dense network of financial interactions that frequently feed into money‑laundering schemes. The exchange provided participants with valuable opportunities to share experiences, expand professional networks, and deepen their understanding of the challenges and mechanisms involved in combating economic and financial crime.
By the end of this Exchange-bite, the audience will be able to:
- Broaden their knowledge of different legal systems and sector specific approaches, particularly regarding the fight against organised crime and money laundering;
- Strengthen their understanding of the importance of international cooperation, including information sharing, investigative methodologies, and the use of advanced technologies;
- Compare and critically assess the German and Italian systems, recognising structural differences and the underlying reasons for them.
EMPACT training activity
Combatting new forms of organised crime requires more cooperation between police and gendarmes, customs officers, border guards, judges, and prosecutors. EU institutions, agencies and Member States work together to tackle organised and serious international crime through a permanent and key instrument: the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT).
CEPOL plays a crucial role in the EMPACT mechanism through the provision of specialised training and the identification of training needs within each common security threat. Every year, CEPOL provides a comprehensive training package for each common EU crime priority consisting of onsite, online and exchange training activities.
Check more of CEPOL's EMPACT training activities here.
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European law enforcement officials involved in:
- Combatting serious and organised crime, with a focus on money laundering and financial misconduct;
- Investigating and prosecuting economic and financial offences, including tax fraud, corruption, and cross‑border criminal activities;
- Engaging in judicial and administrative cooperation in complex financial investigations, including prosecutors, judges, financial investigators, and fiscal authorities;
- Applying European cooperation instruments such as Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) and working with EU bodies, including the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO);
- Exploring comparative legal approaches and developing practical solutions to enhance interinstitutional and international cooperation in the fight against economic and financial crime.
