Newsroom Action against Economic Crime North Macedonia - Phase 3
Meeting between the Action against Economic Crime team and the new Head of the Financial Intelligence Office
The Skopje-based team of the Action Against Economic Crime held a productive meeting with the newly appointed Head of the Financial Intelligence Office, Mr Kujtim Ibishi, and his team. The discussion focused on the Action's work plan, including a review of past activities and an outline of...
Stakeholders take stock of progress of the Action against economic crime in North Macedonia
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the “Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia” brought together, in Skopje, diverse stakeholders, including representatives from various public institutions, European Union Delegation to Skopje and the Council of Europe. The meeting reviewed...
Enhancing the capacity of supervisory authorities in combating terrorism financing in North Macedonia
Seventeen representatives from key financial supervisory authorities in North Macedonia, including the Financial Intelligence Office, National Bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, Agency for Supervision of Insurance and the Public Revenue Office completed a training on combating terrorism...
Council of Europe continues to support North Macedonia in preparing a National Risk Assessment
Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia has been supporting the country’s authorities in conducting the national money laundering and financing of terrorism risk assessment (NRA) since September 2023. This support was launched with a workshop on 20 September 2023, bringing together the...
Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia launches support to enhance effectiveness of sanctions for breaches of conflict of interest provisions
The Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia continued providing support to the Working Group responsible for drafting the proposals to amend the Law on prevention of corruption and conflict of interest in compliance with GRECO recommendations through successive meetings in 2024. During...
Support provided to establishment of clear procedures for public officials’ reporting of accounts held in foreign jurisdictions
The Action against economic crime in North Macedonia supports beneficiaries in establishing clear procedures for appropriate public officials to report accounts held in foreign jurisdictions, taking into consideration the United Nations Convention against Corruption, Article 52, par.6. On 26...
Action against economic crime develops trainers’ capacities on rules regulating lobbying and gifts
The Action against economic crime conducted a capacity building session to prepare future trainers at the Training Unit of the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption who will subsequently provide awareness raising and guidance to public officials on rules regulating lobbying and gifts. The...
North Macedonia introduces non-conviction based confiscation
On 28 February 2024, the Parliament of the Republic of North Macedonia adopted the Law on confiscation of property in civil procedure, aimed at tackling illegally obtained assets. The Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia had provided technical assistance to this legislative initiative...
The Council of Europe supports the whistleblower protection reform in North Macedonia
Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering corruption and other illegal activities within organisations and the public sector. However, they often face retaliation and harassment, which can discourage others from coming forward. Strong whistleblower protection laws are therefore essential...
Finalising the National ML/FT Risk Assessment of legal entities and legal arrangements in North Macedonia
The working group responsible for conducting the national money laundering and financing of terrorism (ML/TF) risk assessment of legal entities and legal arrangements in North Macedonia held its last meetings on 30 November and 1 December 2023. The meetings aimed to draw up the conclusion of the...
Action Against Economic Crime in North Macedonia discusses on semi-annual progress at its Steering Committee Meeting
During a Steering Committee meeting held on 28 November 2023, in Skopje, the Action Against Economic Crime in North Macedonia informed about its achievements over the past 6 months, highlighting its commitment to combat economic crime. Presenting the work plan for the next half-year, the Action...
Anti-money laundering training for the staff of the State Commission of Prevention of Corruption in North Macedonia
The Action against Economic Crime in North Macedonia organized a training for the staff of the Secretariat of the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption to enhance their understanding of anti-money laundering practices. This type of training proved necessary to the work of the Commission...
Law enforcement officers in North Macedonia enhance visual intelligence analytics capabilities for economic crime investigation
The representatives of law enforcement agencies in North Macedonia, including the National Coordination Center, Financial Police, Ministry of Interior, Financial Intelligence Office, Customs Office, and Public Prosecutor’s Office, took part in a practical training on the application of the i2...
Members of the Action against economic crime in North Macedonia adopt the short-term implementation plan
On 6 April 2023, the main stakeholders of the Action against economic crime in North Macedonia came together at the first meeting of the Steering Committee within the new phase of the European Union/Council of Europe Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Türkiye. Attendees were presented...
New Actions against Economic Crime Launched in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
In January 2023, the Council of Europe began the implementation of the third phase of the European Union and Council of Europe Joint Programme ‘Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Türkiye’. The Horizontal Facility is a co-operation modality developed by the Council of Europe and the...