As part of ARMA's participation in the CARIN General Assembly in Paris, ARMA met with Adam Schwartz, Deputy Chief of the International Unit, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice (MLARS), and Julie Younts, Assistant Chief Inspector, International Unit, Asset Forfeiture Division, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

During the meeting, ARMA's leadership presented the agency's main achievements for 2024 and proposed to start cooperation in priority areas, in particular in the field of recovery and management of seized assets. The participants discussed a number of ongoing initiatives aimed at increasing institutional capacity, which include the exchange of best practices between Ukrainian and American agencies.

"The experience of MLARS in asset recovery and the experience of USMS in asset management will be an important benchmark for ARMA in improving the efficiency of its work in these areas," said ARMA Head Olena Duma.

The parties agreed to continue discussions aimed at improving the mechanisms for identifying, seizing, recovering and managing criminally acquired assets.

It is worth noting that the United States is a strategic partner of Ukraine in many areas, including the fight against criminal activity, the recovery of illegally withdrawn assets, and ensuring their transparent management. The continued dialog between ARMA, MLARS and USMS opens up new opportunities for the realization of these tasks, which are critical in the context of strengthening the fight against international crime and restoring justice.

This meeting was another step in strengthening ARMA's international partnership, which contributes to Ukraine's integration into the global system of asset recovery and effective management.