Hanoi, September 9, 2024 – With the aim of strengthening international cooperation and enhancing tax crime investigation capabilities, the Vietnam General Department of Taxation has partnered with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to organize an in-depth course on tax crime investigation. This event is part of the Mekong-Australia Partnership on Transnational Crime.

Attending and opening the course, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam General Department of Taxation, Vu Chi Hung, emphasized the importance of equipping officials with modern knowledge and skills to combat financial crimes, particularly in the context of increasingly sophisticated and complex tax evasion schemes.

The course lasted 5 days, running from September 9 to 13, with the participation of more than 550 officials from central and local tax agencies, as well as representatives from relevant agencies such as the Supreme People’s Procuracy and the Ministry of Public Security.

Key highlights of the course include:

• Diverse content: The course covers fundamental theories of financial crimes, practical investigation skills, and relevant legal regulations.
• Leading experts: Experts from the Australian Taxation Office will share practical experiences, advanced investigation techniques, and lessons learned from real-world cases.
• Flexible format: The course combines both in-person and online formats, facilitating participation from a wide range of learners.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Jade Hawkins, Deputy Director of the Criminal Law Division at the Australian Taxation Office, affirmed the growing cooperation between the two countries in combating financial crime. She also highlighted the importance of sharing experiences and knowledge to create a transparent and equitable business environment.

Expected outcomes:

After completing the course, participants are expected to:

• Have a thorough understanding of the legal framework governing financial crimes, particularly tax crimes.
• Apply modern investigative techniques to practical work.
• Analyze, evaluate, and handle complex financial crime cases.
• Strengthen international cooperation in combating crime.