In the framework of implementation of the function on finding and tracing of assets that may be seized in criminal proceedings, ARMA will cooperate with the European Police Office (Europol).

On July 12, 2017, the Law of Ukraine № 2129-VIII ratified the Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Ukraine and the European Police Office.

The purpose of the Agreement is to establish cooperation between Ukraine and Europol in order to support Ukraine and EU member states in preventing and combating organized crime, terrorism and other forms of international crime.

Upon completion of internal procedures and consultations with Europol, ARMA was included in the list of competent authorities of Ukraine that cooperate with the European Police Office.

“The inclusion of the National Agency in the list of competent authorities for the transfer of information from Europol to Ukraine and transfer of information in Ukraine will significantly expand the format of cooperation, facilitate the exchange of operational information in criminal proceedings and participation in joint investigations of a much wider range of crimes, will provide participation in the analysis of operational data”, - the Head of ARMA Anton Yanchuk stressed.

In addition, except for the exchange of information cooperation may include the exchange of special knowledge, general summaries, strategic analysis results, information on criminal investigation procedures, information on crime prevention methods, participation in educational activities, as well as providing advice and support in selected criminal investigations.