ASIATODAY.ID, ULAANBAATAR — Indonesia is stepping up its commitment to global efforts against financial crimes, corruption, and money laundering.
The Asset Recovery Center (Badan Pemulihan Aset/BPA) of the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office represented Indonesia at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network Asia-Pacific (ARIN-AP), held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from September 23–25, 2025.
According to the Head of the Legal Information Center (Kapuspenkum) of the Attorney General’s Office in Jakarta, October 13, 2025, Mongolia acted as the 2025 ARIN-AP Presidency and hosted the prestigious gathering, which brought together law enforcement representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The Indonesian delegation comprised three key officials from BPA:
Arin Karniasari, Acting Head of the Division for International Cooperation and Technical Support on Asset Recovery;
Muhammad Fabian Swantoro, Head of the Technical Support Subdivision; and
Marshel Julia Simbiak, Head of the Subdivision for International Cooperation on Asset Recovery.
The 10th ARIN-AP AGM was attended by member states and observers including Australia, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, and international organizations such as UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) and ARIN-MENA (Middle East and North Africa).
Global Unity Against Financial Crimes
In his keynote speech, Prime Minister of Mongolia Zandashatar Gombojav emphasized that the forum serves as a vital part of the global fight against financial crimes, money laundering, corruption, and terrorism financing.
“ARIN-AP plays a crucial role as a bridge for information exchange among law enforcement agencies,” said the Prime Minister.
“Through this network, countries can enhance the detection, freezing, confiscation, and recovery of illegally obtained assets. This meeting not only strengthens cooperation but also builds trust among nations in the region.”
As the 2025 ARIN-AP President, Mongolia reaffirmed its commitment to advancing international cooperation in law enforcement, especially in the recovery and return of stolen or illicit assets.
Indonesia Forges Stronger Bilateral Ties
On the sidelines of the annual meeting, the Indonesian delegation also held a bilateral meeting with representatives from the State General Prosecutor’s Office of Mongolia, led by Mr. Gantulgabat Tsogtbayar, Acting Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA).
The meeting aimed to deepen institutional cooperation between the two nations — both active members of ARIN-AP and the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) — to strengthen cross-border asset recovery and legal collaboration.
By actively participating in global forums like ARIN-AP, Indonesia reaffirms its role as a key player in promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in international asset recovery efforts. (AT Network)
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