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Results of EncroChat Take-Down 
13 October 2023 (updated 2 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2023
Two years after the dismantling of the encrypted communications tool EncroChat, which had been widely used by organised crime groups (→eucrim news of 21 March 2021), law enforcement and judicial authorities are still reaping the rewards. On 27 June 2023, French and Dutch … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
New Administrative Director Appointed 
12 October 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 September 2023, the College of Eurojust appointed Vincent Jamin as Administrative Director of Eurojust. His four-year term started on 1 October 2023. Mr Jamin has long-standing experience working at Eurojust, having held several high-level positions at Eurojust since 2010. Prior to his appointment, … Read more
EU Eurojust
New National Member for Finland 
12 October 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of August 2023, Ms Heli Vesaaja took up her duties as new National Member for Finland at Eurojust. Prior to joining Eurojust, Ms Vesaaja was a member of the International Unit of the Helsinki Prosecutor´s Office. She also served as EJN Contact … Read more
EU Eurojust
First High-Level Expert Meeting on Money Laundering and Asset Recovery 
25 September 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 19 and 20 June 2023, Eurojust organised the first high-level expert meeting on money laundering and asset recovery. It was attended by specialised prosecutors from the EU and from countries with liaison prosecutors at Eurojust as well as by representatives of the European Commission, … Read more
EU Eurojust Money Laundering Freezing of Assets / Confiscation
International Centre for Prosecution of Crime of Aggression against Ukraine Opened 
25 September 2023 (updated 2 years, 7 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2023
On 3 July 2023, the newly created International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) officially started operation at Eurojust. Designed as a judicial hub embedded in Eurojust, the centre will support national investigations into the crime of aggression related … Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
Fourth JITs Evaluation Report 
4 September 2023 (updated 11 months, 1 week ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2023
Based on 82 evaluations, the fourth Joint Investigation Team Evaluation Report provides an overview of les­sons learned and best practices, gives insights into Eurojust’s experience with multilateral JITs, and reports on recent de­velopments in JITs and JITs-related case law. Read more
EU Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation
Eurojust Annual Report 2022 – Criminal Justice Across Borders 
31 August 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
End of May 2023, Eurojust presented the agency's operational results in 2022. Eurojust contributed to the arrest of more than 4 000 suspects, the seizure/freezing of criminal assets worth almost €3 billion and the seizure of drugs worth almost €12 billion. Read more
EU Eurojust
New Working Arrangement Fosters Cooperation between Eurojust and OLAF 
14 June 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Eurojust and the European Anti-Fraud Office have concluded a new Working Arrangement to enhance their cooperation in the fight against crimes affecting the EU's financial interests. The new Working Arrangement outlines practical details of the institutional, strategic, and operational cooperation between the two bodies. Read more
EU OLAF Eurojust
Hit against ‘Ndrangheta 
13 June 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 3 May 2023, an Action Day as part of an international operation resulted in the arrests of 132 ‘Ndrangheta mafia members, an Italian criminal network devoted to international drug trafficking, international firearms trafficking, and money laundering. The criminal network has massive investments in several … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime
Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project Kicked Off 
2 June 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 15 May 2023, a new project was kicked off to strengthen judicial cooperation in the Western Balkans as well as between the region and the EU in the fight against organised crime and terrorism. Within the framework of the project, a contact group of … Read more
EU Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation
New National Member for Bulgaria at Eurojust 
24 May 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In May 2023, Ms Biserca Ivanova Stoyanova commenced her five-year mandate as National Member for Bulgaria at Eurojust. Prior to joining Eurojust, Stoyanova worked for several Bulgarian investigation services as an investigating magistrate for over 26 years. Her last position was as Head of … Read more
EU Eurojust
New Administrative Director at Eurojust Takes Office 
14 May 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
1 March 2023 marked the beginning of the mandate of Eurojust’s new Administrative Director, Mr Evert van Walsum. For the next four years, Mr van Walsum, a Dutch national with long-standing experience in managerial positions for national and European financial regulators, will be … Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust Launches Core International Crimes Evidence Database and Gives Overview of Judicial Support for Ukraine 
5 May 2023 (updated 3 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
Almost one year after the start of the war in Ukraine, Eurojust has taken crucial steps in support of the judicial response to alleged core international crimes. Further important steps have been made by the newly established Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED) and the setting up of the new International Centre for Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA). Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Eurojust
New National Member for Estonia at Eurojust 
15 March 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of March 2023, Ms Piret Paukštys took up her five-year mandate at Eurojust as new National Member for Estonia. Prior to joining the EU's Agency for criminal justice cooperation, Ms Paukštys worked as state prosecutor in the Estonian Office of the Prosecutor … Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust Report on Transfer of Proceedings in the EU 
22 February 2023 (updated 2 years, 2 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 1/2023
In a report of January 2023, Eurojust informs practitioners and policymakers of the main challenges encountered in Eurojust casework on transfer of proceedings and to highlight the role that Eurojust has played in overcoming such issues. Eurojust pleads for a new EU legal instrument and makes proposal on its contents. Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
Fourth Edition of SIRIUS EU Digital Evidence Situation Report 
3 February 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 December 2022, Europol, Eurojust and the EJN published the 2022 edition of the SIRIUS European Union Digital Evidence Situation Report. This report includes the results of SIRIUS’ large-scale research made in 2021 delving into the complexity of cross-border investigations involving electronic evidence. Read more
EU Europol Eurojust European Judicial Network (EJN) Law Enforcement Cooperation