The project Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Serbia has conducted a training program focused on equipping customs officials and border police in Serbia with the necessary knowledge and skills to combat money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing. The training aimed to enhance participants' understanding of the risks associated with ML, TF, and proliferation financing, as well as familiarize them with indicators and red flags to identify suspicious activities.
Furthermore, the participants received comprehensive guidance on implementing risk-based targeted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) controls in close coordination among all competent authorities. The training was organised for high ranking officials of the Customs Administration and Border Police working on border crossings around Serbia, as well as for representatives of Criminal Police University.
The training covered various aspects, including the application of the UN Security Council Resolutions and the FATF framework in line with the conclusions of the National Risk Assessment. On the first day, the participants were trained on the strategic analysis, pre-arrival analysis, dynamic assessment, and provided advice on the domestic inter-agency cooperation, and international exchange of information.
On the second day, the training continued with precise instructions on steps to be taken during dynamic assessment, pre-stop procedures, initial stops, full examinations, and post-detection procedures. To provide a practical dimension to the training, participants took part in an operational briefing and engaged in real-time exercises to enhance their ability to identify and respond to potentially suspicious situations at the Belgrade international airport.
The training program equipped customs officials and border police with new skills to apply in practice the AML/CFT indicators developed within the project.
The Project “Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Serbia” is funded by Sweden, represented by the Swedish International Development Agency and implemented by the Council of Europe.
