THE ROLE OF THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ECONOMIC CRIME

Muazam HALILI, Naser ETEMI, Blerta AHMEDI

Abstract

The subject of study in this paper is the Financial Intelligence Office of the Republic of North Macedonia, and its role in fighting against economic crime. In fact, the paper will analyze the methodology of the acting of this institution and inter-institutional cooperation in the fight against economic-financial crime. In this context, the legislation that foresees the way of acting of this institution is going to be analyzed, emphasizing also concrete observations that the authors of this paper have in terms of fulfilling some competencies that this institution should have. The paper will also present some practical examples, from which in a more concrete way the content or compilation of a report prepared by the Intelligent Financial Office can be seen, its processing in the relevant units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where should be taken measures for resolving the criminal act. From the academic and practical point of view, this paper is relevant because it deals with a topic, which we rarely encounter in the literature with a security character, and even less about the role and responsibilities that this institution has in the fight against economic crime. Based on this point of view, this paper will serve all officials who deal with the problems of economic and financial crimes, where they will enrich their knowledge on this very deep-rooted institution, considering its acting and role in the war against economic-financial crime. This knowledge will help them in the future to cooperate and consult on various issues, with the aim of coordination and cooperation between them, in the fight against economic-financial crime. Based on what was emphasized above, as well as the insufficient treatment of this problem, we are of the opinion that through this paper we will achieve a modest contribution in the scientific and practical level.

Pages: 177 - 183