The Workshop on International Cooperation in Criminal and Financial Investigations of Corruption Crimes and Links to Money Laundering was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 24th to 26th, 2018. The workshop was attended by a total of 8 representatives, including 6 representatives led by U Aung Khant, director of the Anti-Corruption Commission Office, Myanmar, 1 representative from the Union Attorney General’s Office and Ministry of Home Affairs, and 1 representative from the Anti-Financial Crime Division.
  

 A total of 40 representatives attended the event, including 9 representatives from Bangladesh, 8 representatives from Nepal, 8 representatives from Myanmar, 8 representatives from Thailand, and 7 representatives from UNODC.
    By attending the workshop, representatives from various countries and experts from UNODC gained insights through discussions and presentations. They explored the relationship between corruption and money laundering in Myanmar’s criminal and financial investigations, analyzed the primary methods of money laundering used to conceal corruption, and examined international investigation techniques employed in complex cases (using hypothetical scenarios). The workshop also emphasized the importance of continuing to investigate corruption and money laundering cases, sharing knowledge and lessons from practical experiences of international and regional countries. Furthermore, participants learned about the impact of parallel investigations on financial investigation and aim to enhance effective communication and cooperation both within the region and internationally.