Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Networks (ARINs) are informal global or regional networks that unite law enforcement practitioners involved in asset tracing, freezing, seizure, and confiscation. With only a fraction of global crime proceeds recovered, ARINs play a crucial role in enhancing international asset recovery efforts.
The FATF conducted the initial third-party review of the eight distinct ARINs, assessing their global impact, functions, and challenges. Operating independently, each ARIN has its own governance, mandate, and principles, with participation being voluntary. Currently, ARIN networks encompass 178 Member jurisdictions, including 159 from FATF’s Global Network of 205 countries. ARINs facilitate collaboration among investigators and recovery offices, serving as intermediaries with regional networks and international organizations to bolster asset recovery actions.
These networks foster trust and cross-border communication, enabling investigators to track illicit financial flows and recover assets in transnational crime cases. Despite successes, ARINs encounter challenges such as resource limitations, hindering response to assistance requests. Other issues include financial sustainability, performance measurement, and cultural and language barriers.
This report aids policymakers in understanding ARINs’ role, suggesting potential improvements for these networks to effectively assist countries in “following the money” and combating crime profits.
Read the full report here
By FCCT Editorial Team
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