Asset Recovery Techniques of Organised Crime Groups before and during the Covid–19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid–19 pandemic affects a number of areas whose effects are essential to investigate. This is why my research addresses the question of whether and to what extent and on what direction the pandemic has affected the hiding of wealth accumulated by the activities of organised criminal  groups. In the course of the research, I will also examine  the period before the epidemic. Another important issue  for research is whether organised criminal groups are  conscious when it comes to hiding of criminal assets. In  addition, the most typical asset concealment techniques  will be presented. I will also look at what further measures are possible with the assets discovered by the investigating authorities, and how cooperation with the investigative authorities of other countries is carried out if several  countries are involved in the detection and recovery of  criminal assets. To prepare the study, I conducted case  studies and structured interviews with several specialists.  My aim is to provide a comprehensive picture for the profession, thus highlighting the obstacles that need to be addressed.