The Financial Intelligence Agency participated in a training workshop organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania on June 23–24, focusing on Investigating Money Laundering through Cryptocurrencies. The event was held in cooperation with the Liaison Office of the Italian Police and the Guardia di Finanza for Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro at the Italian Embassy in Tirana. Its aim was to strengthen the capabilities of Albanian law enforcement agencies in investigating the criminal offense of money laundering via cryptocurrencies.

Representatives from several institutions also took part in the training, including the Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK), the Office of the Prosecutor General, the National Bureau of Investigation, the State Police, and the Directorate for Tax Investigation.

Participants received practical, in-depth knowledge about methods, challenges, and issues encountered in preventing and investigating money laundering offenses involving cryptocurrencies, as well as the seizure of criminal proceeds.

This training continued the efforts previously undertaken by the OSCE Presence in Albania during December 2024, when it convened law enforcement and judicial experts from both Albania and Italy to discuss best practices for addressing the complex and evolving challenges of financial crimes involving cryptocurrencies.

The Financial Intelligence Agency values participation in these activities, which directly contribute to strengthening institutional capacities and supporting cross-border cooperation in the shared fight against money laundering and other financial crimes, responding to the challenges we face in the digital age.