Asset Recovery Interagency Network Asia Pacific
| Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific | |
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| Abbreviation | ARIN-AP |
| Formation | November 19, 2013 |
| Status | Network |
| Purpose/focus | Asset Recovery |
| Membership | Law Enforcement & Judicial Expert |
| Official languages | English |
| Website | http://www.arin-ap.org |
Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) is an informal network of experts-practitioners in the field of asset tracing, freezing and confiscation which intends to serve as a cooperative group in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime in the Asia-Pacific region.[1]
ARIN-AP was officially launched at the inaugural meeting held in Seoul over the 19–20 November 2013.[2] The meeting brought together 28 law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies from 21 jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific and 6 international organizations.[3] ARIN-AP is modelled on CARIN. The role of Secretariat of ARIN-AP is held by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea.[1]
Organisation
ARIN-AP is made up of national contact points designated by member countries in Asia and the Pacific and those contact points are inter-connected through the Secretariat. Some 47 jurisdictions from across the Asia Pacific region have been invited to join the network. Through promoting informal direct communication among contact points for efficient asset recovery prior or during formal mutual legal assistance, ARIN-AP establishes itself as a center of information and expertise, and promote exchange of information and best practice. ARIN-AP works for mutual benefit of countries in this region as well as for inter-regional cooperation with other regional Asset Recovery Interagency Networks.[2]
Objectives
The objectives of ARIN-AP are to;[4]
- Focus on the proceeds of all crimes, within the framework of international obligations
- Establish itself as the center of expertise in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime
- Promote the exchange of information and best practice
- Establish a network of contact points
- Form a solid international network with other related organizations such as UNODC and CARIN
- Research and develop practices and systems of asset recovery
- Facilitate and promote training in all aspects of tackling the proceeds of crime
- Act as an advisory group to other appropriate authorities
- Cooperate with the private sector in achieving its aims
Presidency and AGM
Indonesia holds the Presidency for ARIN-AP for 2014 and hosted the Annual General Meeting on the 25 and 26 August 2014 in Yogyakarta at the Hotel Royal Ambarrukmo.[5] [6] The AGM was organised by the Indonesian Attorney General's Office.[7] The theme of the AGM was "Cleaning Up Dirty Assets". Representatives of ARIN-AP member countries, including Australia, Brunei, China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Sri-Lanka, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, East Timor and Vietnam, as well as Pacific Island countries, attended the meeting.[5][8] Also present were representatives from the Netherlands, England, Ireland, and Spain as well as officials from CARIN, the World Bank and others.[9]
The schedule of Annual General Meetings is:
| Year | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| 2013 | .svg.png){kind=small} Korea |
| 2014 |  Indonesia |
| 2015 |  Australia |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Successful launch of the ARIN-AP at the SPO" (Press release). Supreme Prosecutors' Office Republic of Korea. 2014-01-13. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Launch of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Asia Pacific". http://www.imolin.org''. International Money Laundering Information Network. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ↑ "Launch of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for Asia Pacific". http://www.apgml.org''. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ↑ "ARIN-AP: Mission and objectives". ARIN-AP. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Jogja Tuan Rumah Konferensi Ahli Pemulihan Aset" [Yogyakarta Hosts Conference of Asset Recovery Experts]. SuaraMerdeka.com (in Indonesian). 2014-08-23. Retrieved 04/08/2014. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Tarik Aset, Kejagung Kirim Tim ke Eropa". okezone.com (in Indonesian). 2014-08-23. Retrieved 04/09/2014. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Jaksa Agung Buka AGM ARIN-AP Di Yogyakarta" [Attorney General Open AGM ARIN-AP In Yogyakarta] (Press release) (in Indonesian). Attorney of the Republic of Indonesia. 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2014-09-3. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Asset recovery discussed at int’l conference in Yogyakarta". The Jakarta Post. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 04/09/2014. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Ahli Pemulihan Aset se-Asia Pasifik Kumpul di Yogya" [Asset Recovery Experts of Asia Pacific Gather in Yogya]. sindonews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 05/08/2014. Check date values in:
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