The prosecution of complex transnational crimes poses a unique challenge to prosecutors, requiring the use of sophisticated techniques, close collaboration among law enforcement agencies, and greater international cooperation. Recognizing the special nature of such offenses, the Attorney General has created a new task force of prosecutors dedicated to the prosecution of these crimes. Under the LOA, the United States will support that effort over the next two years with new equipment, computers, and other materials, and will provide training in the handling of terrorism, money laundering, cyber crime and other transnational crime cases. In addition, the U.S. Government will provide prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice to assist in the institutional development of the task force.
In announcing the assistance, Ambassador Pascoe stated that "criminals do not respect national boundaries, and complex crimes are increasingly transnational in nature. The battle against crimes such as terrorism, money laundering and trafficking in persons will be won only if states cooperate closely in apprehending and prosecuting such criminals."
Ambassador Pascoe further noted: "In forming the new task force to prosecute terrorism and transnational crimes, the Attorney General of Indonesia has taken a very positive step. We look forward to supporting his efforts, and continuing to work together with Indonesia and other countries to develop more effective ways of combating the scourge of transnational crime."
