Forms of cooperation in exchanging information in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering in Vietnam

Forms of cooperation in exchanging information in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering in Vietnam

Regulations on coordination in information exchange between the competent procedure-conducting agencies of the People's Police, the People's Procuracy, People's Court in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating money laundering and terrorist financing.

In which, the form of cooperation in exchanging information in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering and terrorist financing crimes includes:

- Direct exchange: Organize interdisciplinary meetings according to the levels of interdisciplinary experts or leaders, establish interdisciplinary working groups and delegations to provide guidance or other forms of direct coordination to serve the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering and terrorist financing.

- Indirect exchange: Exchange and provide information through writing, electronic means of communication, and other forms of indirect coordination.

Principles of coordination in information exchange in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering

Specifically, the principles of coordinating information exchange in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of money laundering and terrorist financing crimes include:

- Complying with the functions, tasks, and powers of each agency competent to conduct legal proceedings in accordance with law.

- It is carried out regularly, ensuring the timely capture of information and contributing to coordination in solving the case in accordance with the law.

- Ensuring state secrets and work secrets are protected according to the provisions of the law and regulations of each agency.

- The exchange of information and coordination in the conduct of proceedings for the crimes of money laundering and terrorist financing must comply with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 (amended in 2021), joint legal documents currently in force, and regulations of Joint Circular 02/2023/TTLT-BCA-VKSNDTC-TANDTC.

Joint Circular 02/2023/TTLT-BCA-VKSNDTC-TANDTC takes effect from May 25, 2023.

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