From August 20 to 22 in Peru, 90 prosecutors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, Dominican Republic and Peru will participate in a training workshop on topics related to cryptocurrencies and how to trace money in crimes involving them. This workshop addresses the need for regional prosecutors to be trained in the most efficient methodologies to track cryptocurrencies used for money laundering and other crimes, and the importance of international legal cooperation to investigate, prosecute, and sanction those responsible for these crimes. All of this is set against a backdrop of increasing use of these currencies across the region.

The workshop provides an opportunity for prosecutors from Latin America and the Caribbean to share their experiences in relevant cases involving cryptocurrencies with specialists from the United States Department of Justice and their peers.

In the workshop, specialists from the United States Department of Justice and the OAS will train prosecutors on:

• Tools for investigating cases involving cryptocurrencies
• Methods used for money laundering with cryptocurrencies
• Tools for international cooperation
• Experiences in investigating ransomware attacks against corporations
• Case studies in the region

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