OSCE Presence in Albania delivers training on investigating money laundering via cryptocurrencies

On 23–24 June 2025, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a two‑day training in Tirana to strengthen the capacity of Albanian law enforcement in tackling money laundering through cryptocurrencies.

Led by experts from Italy’s Guardia di Finanza, State Police, and the Carabinieri Corps, the event was conducted in conjunction with the Italian Police Liaison Office and the Guardia di Finanza expert for Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro at the Italian Embassy in Tirana.

Prosecutors from the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and the General Prosecution Office, along with officers from the Albanian State Police, National Bureau of Investigation, Financial Intelligence Agency, and Tax Investigation Directorate, received hands‑on training and in‑depth insights into investigative methods and tools used to trace and prevent money laundering involving digital currencies.

The training built upon earlier efforts by the OSCE Presence, including a peer exchange organized in December 2024, which brought together Albanian and Italian law enforcement and judicial experts to discuss best practices for addressing the complex and evolving challenge of cryptocurrency‑based financial crimes.

This initiative reflects the OSCE Presence in Albania’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the capabilities of Albanian institutions and supporting cross‑border collaboration with Italian authorities to combat money laundering and other financial crimes in the digital era.