OPDAT Recognizes International Anti-Corruption Day with Series of Global Events

 December 9, 2020

Through its global work, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) provides expert assistance and case-based mentoring to foreign counterparts to address corruption issues that not only impact their countries but also foster transnational criminal activities.  Corruption indeed is a global issue and OPDAT is proud to join in the recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day.

OPDAT’s Senior Counsel on Global Anticorruption provides specialized technical advice, training, and consultation to foreign prosecutors, judges, and investigators around the world. OPDAT’s anticorruption program assists counterparts from other jurisdictions in analyzing, investigating, and prosecuting corruption pursuant to international standards, including the UN Convention Against Corruption. OPDAT’s anticorruption program aids U.S. law enforcement efforts by strengthening international cooperation and promoting evidence sharing around the globe.    

Additionally, OPDAT Resident Legal Advisors and OPDAT’s work with counterparts to address a broad array of anti-corruption matters and related issues -- such as financial crimes, money laundering, fraud, and cybercrime that facilitate corruption -- along with asset forfeiture and recovery.

OPDAT is recognizing International Anti-Corruption Day through its programs in the Baltics, Burma, Mexico, and North Macedonia.