Latest Developments on Eurojust’s Role in Assisting with White-Collar Crime Investigations and Mutual Legal Assistance

• Author: Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė

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Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė, a prosecutor from Prosecutor General‘s Office of the Republic of Lithuania, is a National Member for Lithuania at Eurojust from 2019.

In 2016 she was appointed as a Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Lithuania and was responsible for supervision of the activities of the Prosecution Service in the sphere of international cooperation: evaluation and establishment of the priorities of the international cooperation of the PPO, participation in the processes of the implementation of EU directives into national law, participation in working groups related to PO international cooperation, working with all international instruments in criminal cases, etc.

From 2015 she was a Chief prosecutor of the Division in Klaipeda Regional PPO dealing with financial investigations, money laundering, asset recovery, confiscation of property, illegal enrichment, fraud, smuggling, illegal disposal of excise-taxed goods, etc.

She started her career in the Prosecutor's office in 1999, participated in various working groups, various trainings, mainly related to international cooperation in criminal matters, investigating cross-border crimes of money laundering, fraud, asset recovery, etc. crimes.

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This comprehensive e-presentation serves as a valuable resource for understanding the scope and responsibilities of Eurojust, shedding light on its crucial role in combatting investment fraud within the European Union. Through this presentation, we delve into Eurojust's mandate and offer an in-depth exploration of its most recent guidelines on prosecuting investment fraud, thereby equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge and tools to address this pressing issue.

Furthermore, the e-presentation provides a comprehensive overview of Eurojust's involvement in the fight against money laundering and the crucial process of asset recovery and confiscation. By highlighting the agency's pivotal role in these areas, it underscores its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of financial systems and preventing illicit financial activities within the EU.

The presentation also emphasizes the collaborative nature of Eurojust's...