4.3 Mission in Kosovo Activities Related to Threats Posed by Criminal Activity Financial Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering and Seizures of Criminal Proceeds From 7 to 11 May, the Mission delivered an advanced training on financial investigation, money laundering, intelligence management, restraint and seizure of assets and confiscation, to 12 representatives of the FIU, KP, Agency for Administration of Confiscated or Sequestrated Assets (AACSA), and Special Prosecution Office. The training mainly focused on the categories of financial crime, difference between intelligence and evidence, and the importance of case management logs. The course participants identified detrimental differences in the Kosovo setting, such as the absence of both credit reference agencies and a functioning cash seizure scheme as powerful measures at the disposal of law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions. All attendees agreed to promote the required legislative amendments to remedy these shortcomings. From the outset of the training, participants were engaged in a series of case studies reflecting real life scenarios, whereas the overall training has undoubtedly improved their abilities to deal with financial crimes on an ad hoc basis in their future engagements. From 8 to 12 October, the Mission, in close co-operation with the EU funded project “Further Support to Kosovo Institutions in the Fight against Organized Crime, Corruption, and Violent Extremism”, delivered an advanced training on money laundering and asset seizure/confiscation to 18 criminal investigators, prosecutors and judges. During the training, facilitators focused greatly on practical case studies, thus ensuring interactive co-operation between the members of the three target groups who played respective fictitious roles in applying investigative and financial orders. This method has also taken into account the underdeveloped co-operation between the main law enforcement actors and the judiciary, with the latter reportedly the main reason for low confiscation figures in Kosovo to date. Counter-Terrorism & P/C VERLT On 2 February, in Prishtinë/Priština, the DHRC of the Mission supported the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) in organizing a conference on the topic “Education as a key to prevent online extremism and radicalisation”, on the occasion of Safe Internet Day. The Conference aimed to encourage institutions and civil society to reflect on the effects of online extremism and radicalization, increase safety and find ways for child protection against online threats. The Head of the OSCE Mission, the Kosovo Prime Minister, the 74 Minister of MEST, as well as four other ministers of different ministries and two deputy Ambassadors gave introductory speeches at the beginning of the conference. The event gathered approximately 120 participants, such as Kosovo Assembly members, Municipal Directors of Education, School Directors, Education inspectors, community police officers, members of the VERLT working group, Kosovo’s Islamic community representatives, international organizations present in Kosovo, as well as civil society representatives. The discussion included very specific information from the research done in schools across Kosovo, reflecting internet use by children, as well as the possible threats from online contacts with strangers. Furthermore, MEST promoted a guidebook for children, teachers and parents, published under the title “Travel across the internet”, aimed at educating children about the use of the internet. The conference concluded with the recommendations that MEST needs to further co-operate with CSOs, parents and youth on the prevention of online extremism and radicalization, empower school teachers by training them on how to better fight online extremism and radicalization, and to develop critical thinking of children as a key aspect in preventing and countering online extremism and radicalization. The conference was covered extensively by local and central media in Kosovo. From 16 to 20 April, in its efforts to support the KP in effectively addressing issues related to P/C VERLT, the Mission delivered a ToT on investigative interviewing techniques, specifically designed for victims, witnesses and individuals identified by the police with VERLT potential. The training targeted 12 certified trainers from the KP CounterTerrorism Directorate and Training Division and aimed to further develop their capacities to effectively and efficiently deliver topics on prevention, investigation and combating crimes and illegal activities related to terrorism, VERLT, and FTFs. Moreover, participants learned to identify behavioural indicators displayed by terrorists and extremists during investigative interviewing; to effectively use techniques and intelligence skills in interviewing individuals with VERLT potential, victims and witnesses of terrorist acts; as well as to plan, prepare, and apply adult teaching methods in delivering such training courses in the future. From 21 to 25 May, the Mission delivered a ToT on techniques for collecting criminal intelligence with focus on individuals involved in terrorist activities in different capacities. This tailored training targeted 11 certified trainers from the Counter-Terrorism Directorate and Training Division of the KP, and equipped them with knowledge to effectively deliver topics related to terrorism and P/C VERLT. Overall, the training helped participants to enhance their understanding of new trends of terrorism and VERLT and of FTF, and informed them about the Mission’s support to relevant institutions in