Almost 3 000 cross-border money laundering cases have been registered at Eurojust during the past six years. Since 2016, the number of cases brought to the Agency has been steadily rising. Over 600 cases were brought to the Agency in 2021, representing more than double of those registered in 2016.
The 12th Plenary Meeting of the European Judicial Cybercrime Network (EJCN) , which takes place today and tomorrow, will focus on the new challenges posed by cryptocurrencies to law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Judicial practitioners from EU Member States and the South Partner Countries (SPCs), have for the first time exchanged operational experiences and best practices on preventing, investigating and prosecuting migrant smuggling offences, during a dedicated conference.
Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) concluded a working arrangement to establish a framework for closer cooperation between the two agencies.
Following the signing of status agreement last Thursday between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex, the Agency has just signed with Moldavian authorities the Operational Plan allowing the start of Frontex Joint Operation (JO) in Moldova.