OSCE Workshop in Chisinau Strengthens Moldova’s Capacity in Virtual Asset Management
To bolster Moldova's capabilities in the area of management of seized and confiscated virtual assets, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) hosted a dedicated workshop in Chisinau on July 22 and -23. This event gathered 30 participants from various law enforcement and regulatory agencies to improve their skills in managing and processing virtual assets that have been seized or confiscated.
Participants gained knowledge of advanced techniques and practical skills, including how to manage seized virtual assets, real-world case studies, and best practices from other regions. They also learned about specialized asset management solutions, giving them the necessary tools and information to effectively handle the complexities of digital asset management.
“The past two days, you had the opportunity to deep dive into the intricacies of the management of seized and confiscated virtual assets, good and bad practices, international standards, as well opportunities and solutions to this evolving topic. We hope that the knowledge and experience shared here will be useful for your further work,” said Ralf Ernst, Deputy Co-Ordinator and Head of Economic Activities at OCEEA, addressing workshop participants..
“Attending this workshop has been highly beneficial,” said one of the participants.. “The advanced techniques and practical skills, combined with real-world case studies and best practices, have given us a solid foundation in managing seized virtual assets. This training is essential for handling the complexities of virtual asset management and will support our work in combating financial crimes,” outlined one of the participants..”
This workshop is part of an OSCE extra-budgetary project titled “Innovative Policy Solutions to Mitigate Money-Laundering Risks of Virtual Assets,” funded by Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The project aims to support OSCE participating States in building national capacities to mitigate the criminal risks associated with virtual assets.
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