ESBU expands cooperation with Romanian law enforcement authorities

 The prospects for bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Romania in combating organized crime were discussed during an official meeting between Taras Shcherbai, First Deputy Director of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU), and Claudia–Ionela Curelaru, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).

The parties agreed to enhance cooperation in investigating economic crimes, particularly money laundering, smuggling, and other cross–border offenses. They also discussed the creation of joint investigation teams (JITs) and preparations for signing a memorandum of cooperation between the institutions.

The Romanian delegation was represented by Adrian Todoran, Chief Prosecutor of the Crime Prevention Department, and Roxana Victoria Zăvoianu, Prosecutor of the International Cooperation Service, Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).

“International cooperation is one of the key priorities of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine. Partnership with law enforcement authorities of EU countries helps strengthen collective security, improve information exchange, and enhance the effectiveness of economic crime investigations,” – emphasized Taras Shcherbai, First Deputy Director of the ESBU, following the meeting.

The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine expresses its gratitude to the Embassy of Romania in Ukraine for its support in organizing the meeting.

Background:

The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) is a Romanian government law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting organized crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, financial crimes, and terrorism–related offenses.