JICA starts training program for enhancing investigatory and prosecutorial competencies of CIABOC

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 26 June held the first workshop under the training program for Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), focusing on the topics of Deferred Prosecution, Non-Conviction based Forfeiture and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements for investigation and prosecution of Money Laundering. 

The eminent Resource Persons included Barristers-at-Law Rodney Dixon, KC, Paul Mylvaganam and Zayd Ahmed from United Kingdom, and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka Additional Director Dr. Ayesh Ariyasinghe.

The Barristers-at-Law shared their insight and experience into the use and importance of Deferred Prosecution and Non-Conviction Based Forfeiture in taking effective corrective action and deterrence of bribery and corruption in UK. The sessions from Dr. Ariyasinghe focused on the mandatory elements which should be considered in taking effective action against Money Laundering. 

The participants included over 30 investigators and prosecutors of CIABOC, officers of the Attorney General’s Department and Sri Lanka Police.

JICA will continue to work with CIABOC and other justice sector professionals to combat and prevent bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka.

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