FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS AND CONFISCATION OF ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED ASSETS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION

Saidova Mekhribonu Saidaliyevna

Authors

Saidova Mekhribonu Saidaliyevna Master of Tashkent state university of law

Keywords:

Corruption, asset recovery, financial investigations, confiscation, money laundering

Abstract

Corruption enables the theft of public assets, undermining development and governance. Financial investigations and asset recovery are important tools to counter corruption. This article examines the international frameworks that enable cross-border cooperation on confiscation, and national practices in key jurisdictions. It outlines investigative approaches used to trace corrupt funds through the financial system. The article considers the effectiveness of asset confiscation in depriving corrupt networks of illicit wealth and sending a message of accountability. Key challenges include opaque corporate structures and lack of political will. The research finds asset recovery can support development and justice when part of a wider integrity strategy, although its outcomes remain limited to date.

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