The Administrative Control Authority of Libya, a member institution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ombudsman Association, participated in the 13th meeting of the working group responsible for reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, held in Vienna, Austria, from 11–12 May 2026.
The participation came within the framework of strengthening Libya’s presence in international forums dedicated to combating organized crime, corruption, money laundering, and illicit trafficking.
Representatives of the Administrative Control Authority took part in discussions covering several important agenda items related to effective measures for addressing revenues generated from illicit firearms trafficking and related criminal activities, mechanisms for preventing organized crime, and strengthening implementation of the Convention and its accompanying protocols.
The meeting also addressed issues concerning international cooperation in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of organized criminal groups, particularly those exploiting corruption and transnational criminal networks.
Participants exchanged best practices regarding the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets, including assets linked to virtual currencies, while discussions further emphasized the importance of combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and criminal proceeds.
The proceedings highlighted the significance of coordinated international action, including joint investigations and cooperation facilitated by organizations such as INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in strengthening global efforts to identify and combat organized criminal activities.
The meeting additionally focused on identifying technical assistance needs for member states, enhancing institutional and technical capacities, and supporting countries in strengthening monitoring systems and cross-border anti-crime mechanisms.
The participation of the Administrative Control Authority of Libya reflects its continued commitment to international cooperation, institutional oversight, anti-corruption efforts, and strengthening governance frameworks aimed at combating organized and transnational crime.
