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Russian-Myanmar Roundtable on the Use of Modern Digital Technologies in Countering Corruption Offenses Held at the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office
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As part of the Cooperation Program between the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation and the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a roundtable was held dedicated to "The Use of Modern Digital Technologies in Countering Corruption Offenses. Combating the Laundering of Money Obtained through Corruption. Financial Investigations."

The event, held in videoconference format, is aimed at developing international cooperation and strengthening law enforcement practice.

Special attention by representatives of the specialized units of both countries was paid to the introduction of digital tools for detecting and suppressing corruption. The possibilities of using artificial intelligence and automated financial transaction monitoring systems to enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption activities, as well as the involvement of youth in this fight, were examined.

A separate block of the discussion was devoted to countering the legalization (laundering) of criminally obtained income. The parties shared experience in identifying suspicious financial transactions, interacting with banks and international organizations, as well as the seizure and repatriation of illegally transferred assets.

The importance of further strengthening cooperation, exchanging experience and joint initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the fight against corruption and financial crimes was emphasized.

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