Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS): A one-week specialised training programme on “Investigation of Anti-Corruption Cases and Asset Recovery” was inaugurated on Wednesday at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad. The course is being conducted under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The programme is designed to equip participants with a clear understanding of India’s legal and institutional framework for fighting corruption. It will also impart practical skills in investigating corruption cases, identifying and tracking proceeds of crime, conducting financial investigations, attaching and confiscating illicit assets, and strengthening international cooperation for asset recovery. The training focuses on real-world application of investigative techniques and legal tools that help recover wealth acquired through corrupt practices.
Twenty-four officers from 16 ITEC partner countries are attending the course. The participating nations are Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Lebanon, Madagascar, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Their presence reflects the growing demand among developing countries for specialised capacity-building in the fight against corruption and financial crime. Director of the CBI Academy, Suhail Sharma, inaugurated the programme. Addressing the participants, he underlined the critical importance of international cooperation and coordinated action in tracing the proceeds of corruption and recovering illicit assets across borders.
He noted that effective asset recovery requires not only strong domestic laws but also seamless collaboration between investigating agencies of different countries. The week-long course aims to foster knowledge-sharing and capacity-building among investigating agencies of partner countries, reinforcing India’s commitment to global efforts against corruption and the recovery of stolen assets. Through interactive sessions, case studies and practical modules, the programme seeks to enhance the professional capabilities of the participating officers.
The ITEC programme continues to serve as an important platform for technical cooperation and skill development among developing nations. The ITEC programme continues to serve as an important platform for technical cooperation and skill development among developing nations, with the CBI Academy contributing specialised training in the field of anti-corruption and financial crime investigation.
