Corruption

The International Anti-Corruption Academy The time is right for the private and public sectors to support the creation of the world’s first international anti-corruption academy – INTERPOL Chief at World Economic Forum Media release (26 January 2010)

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Corruption undermines political, social and economic stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public confidence in systems which affect people’s daily lives. Although corruption frequently occurs at local or national level, its consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.

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INTERPOL and corruption

As the world’s largest international police organization, INTERPOL is taking its place at the forefront of the fight against corruption. Corruption is one of INTERPOL’s six priority crime areas.

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INTERPOL Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC)

The INTERPOL Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement’s efficiency in the fight against corruption. It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional approaches.

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INTERPOL and the Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Database

INTERPOL, in partnership with the StAR Initiative, is working towards the recovery and return of stolen assets. This project allows INTERPOL to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries.

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Partnerships

Details of law enforcement and agencies who are partners in the fight against corruption

List of international, regional and non-governmental agencies

Events

Calendar of world events promoting the fight against corruption