International Cooperation

Delegation from Armenia at the BAK

A working visit of the Armenian Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) took place at the Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) on 14 December 2022. The Armenian delegation was in Vienna to gain insights into the work of the BAK.

The high-ranking Armenian delegation had come to Vienna as part of a visit organised by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to gain insights into the structure, procedures and investigative techniques of the BAK. Representatives of the BAK presented the organisation and tasks of the Federal Bureau and provided information on their prevention and education work as well as on the operational area.

The latter was of particular interest to the Armenian participants, as the ACC is purely a law enforcement agency. The Armenian delegation also provided insights into their still very young organisation, which has been in existence since October 2021, and explained the challenges the agency faces in Armenia.

During the visit, a lively exchange developed on the efficient use of operational resources as well as digital forensic investigation methods. The working visit allowed both sides to get to know each other for the first time and served as a prelude to future cooperation.