The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Tracfin, France’s financial intelligence unit (FIU), have formalized their collaboration through a Working Arrangement. Signed on October 26 in Luxembourg by Laura Codruța Kövesi, European Chief Prosecutor, and Guillaume Valette-Valla, Director of Tracfin, the agreement aims to streamline the exchange of information on suspicious financial transactions within the EPPO’s jurisdiction. This cooperative effort reflects the commitment of both entities to enhance the fight against money laundering and related offenses that impact the financial interests of the European Union. The arrangement facilitates the transmission of crime reports and criminal analysis, strengthening the partnership between the EPPO and Tracfin in combating fraud and criminal networks undermining the European project.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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