Enhancing and modernizing the Romanian asset recovery system

Enhancing and modernizing the Romanian asset recovery system

PROGRAMME COMPONENT NO. 4
" Enhancing and Modernising the Romanian Asset Recovery System "

 ABOUT THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME
Under the Second Swiss Contribution, Romania benefits from CHF 221.5 million allocated to further strengthen the political, economic, and cultural relations between Switzerland and the Member States of the European Union.
A shared priority has been, and continues to be, the multiplier effect of the projects, particularly through establishing sustainable models for local interventions. In Romania, the Cooperation Programme focuses on areas such as social development, with particular emphasis on rural and disadvantaged regions, education and research, support for SMEs, public safety and security, health, sustainable development, and energy efficiency. Within the Public Safety and Security (Justice) Programme, one of the thematic areas addresses the fight against organised crime, corruption, and financial crime, as well as the strengthening of mechanisms for the recovery of proceeds of crime.

Further information on the Swiss Contribution:
•  https://www.swiss-contribution.ro/web/swiss/home
•  https://www.just.ro/swiss/

PRESENTATION OF COMPONENT NO. 4
This component aims to strengthen and modernise Romania's national asset recovery system by assessing existing mechanisms, enhancing institutional capacity, and promoting international best practices. Its implementation contributes to improving the efficiency of the authorities involved in the identification, freezing, management, and recovery of criminal assets, while also supporting the development of a modern professional training system in this field.
•  PROGRAMME OPERATOR: Ministry of Justice
•  COMPONENT OPERATOR: National Agency for the Management of Seized Assets (ANABI)
•  PARTNER: Basel Institute on Governance (Switzerland)

OBJECTIVE
To enhance the capacity of the Romanian authorities involved in the recovery of proceeds of crime by assessing the national asset recovery system, strengthening professional competencies, promoting the exchange of best practices, and implementing modern training and knowledge management tools.

ACTIVITIES
1.  Conducting an external audit of the Romanian authorities' capacity to investigate, confiscate, and recover proceeds of crime.
2.  Implementing the ISO 37001:2025 Anti-Bribery Management System standard.
3.  Organising a study visit to Switzerland and a public event dedicated to the exchange of best practices in the field of asset recovery.
4.  Developing a Learning Management System (LMS), including the procurement of equipment and software licences, as well as the development of multimedia materials and e-learning courses for professionals in the field.

RESULTS
1.  Assessment and improvement of the institutional capacity of the Romanian authorities involved in the recovery of proceeds of crime.
2.  Strengthened international cooperation and exchange of best practices.
3.  Implementation of a modern professional training system and development of an e-learning platform dedicated to asset recovery professionals.

TARGET GROUP
ANABI staff, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, the Public Ministry, other competent authorities involved in asset recovery, and other professionals engaged in the investigation, confiscation, management, and recovery of proceeds of crime.

IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD
22 May 2025 – 22 April 2027

FUNDING
Eligible project value: CHF 500,000, of which CHF 425,000 (85%) represents non-reimbursable external funding.

CONTACT
•  National Agency for the Management of Seized Assets (ANABI)
•  3 Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, District 3, Bucharest, Romania
•  Website: www.anabi.just.ro
•  E-mail address: anabi@just.ro

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