A two-day training on the verification of asset declarations was organised for the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC) within the framework of the project “Countering Economic Crime in Serbia.” The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of APC staff in conducting in-depth verification of asset declarations, with particular emphasis on detecting asset concealment and potential money laundering.

During the first day, participants examined common typologies of asset concealment, including the use of family members, corporate structures, financial instruments, and real estate manipulation. These were illustrated through high-profile cases from Romania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia, providing APC staff with insight into how anti-corruption authorities in these countries have handled and processed such cases.

On the second day, the focus was placed on detection of potential money laundering in the process of asset declaration verifications and on additional sources of information that can be used in the process of verification. Finally, the triggers for notification of other authorities and the templates for these notifications were discussed and defined.

This training will contribute to a more focused, streamlined, and effective verification process led by the APC, while also strengthening interagency cooperation in early detection of corruption and money laundering.