Supporting the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Operation Shamrock delegates share their expertise in important conversations about organized crime and fraud.
Operation Shamrock’s Erin West and Jonathan Misskerg are participating in the Constructive Dialogue on Technical Assistance & International Cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on June 2, 2025.
Erin West is the founder of Operation Shamrock, and Jonathan Misskerg is an investigative analyst in the financial crimes unit of the Bergen County (New Jersey) District Attorney’s office.
The meeting is related to the UN Office of Drugs and Crime Working Group of Government Experts on Technical Assistance and the Working Group on International Cooperation. Participants will address three primary topics:
Prevention of organized crime through public-private partnerships (PPPs) and socioeconomic, cultural and behavioral pathways, with a focus on organized fraud
In the UN Pact for the Future, the Secretary-General emphasized the importance of preventive measures against organized crime, as well as the role of culture in building sustainable development. Cultural initiatives can be crucial in preventing organized criminal groups from infiltrating communities and committing illicit activities such as organized fraud. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) play a pivotal role by fostering collaboration, intelligence sharing, and resource pooling between governments and private entities to detect, disrupt, and deter criminal activities, including organized crime and fraud.
Exchange of good practices in international cooperation to freeze and confiscate proceeds of crime in the form of virtual currencies
Criminals often use virtual currencies to commit crimes, launder their proceeds, or facilitate the financing of terrorism. This creates the need for law enforcement agencies to develop a deeper understanding of the use of virtual currencies for criminal purposes. This knowledge can help to improve international cooperation, especially with regard to tracing, seizure, and confiscation of such virtual currencies.
Assessing the impact and value of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) in preventing and fighting against transnational organized crime, including through collaboration with civil society
As the UNTOC marks its 25th anniversary, this discussion presents an opportunity to reflect on the Convention’s impact and added value in addressing the evolving threats posed by transnational organized crime. The discussion could focus on the progress achieved in fostering international cooperation and technical assistance, with particular attention on the role of civil society in supporting the implementation of the Convention. Furthermore, the panel could explore key lessons learned and challenges in implementing the Convention and the engagement of civil society.
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