- The German federal government has adopted a joint action plan to combat organized crime, developed by the finance, interior, and justice ministries.
- The plan focuses on strengthening customs and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) legally, technically, and with more personnel.
- Key measures include enhanced financial investigations, faster confiscation of assets from dubious sources, and improved data sharing and use of artificial intelligence.
- New joint analysis centers and investigative teams will be established to fight money laundering and drug trafficking.
- The plan aims to ensure that crime does not pay, with swift prosecution and strict penalties for offenders.
Source: bundesfinanzministerium.de
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