Representatives of ARMA took part in the annual General Assembly of the Anti-Money Laundering Operational Network (AMON), which was held in early July in Budapest, Hungary.

The General Assembly programme covered current issues in combating financial crime, including the application of artificial intelligence in financial investigations, the use of blockchain analytics, the tracing of digital assets, countering cryptocurrency fraud, as well as modern approaches to investigating complex money laundering schemes.

ARMA was represented at the event by Anna Makarenko, Head of the Department of Finding, Tracing and Recovery of Assets in Foreign Jurisdictions, and Maksym Pasik, Head of the Department for Finding and Tracing of Assets of Sanctioned Persons and Other Entities that Pose a Threat to the National Interest of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian representatives presented ARMA’s mandate and practical capabilities as Ukraine’s national Asset Recovery Office to international partners. In particular, they showcased the mechanisms of international cooperation, information exchange tools, opportunities for using international cooperation networks and the Agency’s information and analytical capabilities to support investigations of cross-border crimes, asset tracing and the documentation of the criminal origin of assets.

For reference: At the end of 2025, ARMA became a full member of the AMON network. This year’s General Assembly was the Agency’s first following the acquisition of membership.

ARMA’s participation in the General Assembly marks an important step in its integration into the international professional community and will contribute to the further expansion of cooperation with the competent authorities of partner states, the introduction of modern analytical tools and the application of international best practices in the field of asset finding, tracing and recovery.