A productive Webinar on the Standard Operational Procedure for Financial Investigations 

Within the framework of the project “Strengthening Capacities in the Field of Financial Investigations in Montenegro (2025–2026)”, a dedicated webinar on the subject of developing and writing the Standard Operational Procedure for Financial Investigations (SOP) took place on June 10th, 2026. 

The webinar provided the opportunity for members of the SOP Working Group of the Police Directorate of Montenegro to discuss with Sloevnian experts in financial investigations the core elements of an operational, practical and easy to understand SOP that will be suitable for wider use by the Montenegro Police. A lively discussion and exchange of views, suggestions, practical challenges resulted in insights and recommendations that will be taken forward in the process of developing the SOP. Participants also agreed on the roles and responsibilities and next steps in the process of writing the SOP. The final version of the SOP document is expected to be submitted to the Police Directorate of Montenegro by the end of 2026. 

The project “Strengthening capacities in the field of financial investigations in Montenegro (2025/2026)” is implemented with the support of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships Programme, in cooperation with the Slovenian Police and the Slovenian Ministry of Interior. 

Within the framework of the project “Strengthening Capacities in the Field of Financial Investigations in Montenegro (2025–2026)”, Slovenian experts in financial investigations have been actively reviewing the first draft of the Standard Operational Procedure for Financial Investigations (SOP) prepared by the SOP Working Group of the Police Directorate of Montenegro.

To support the further development of this important document, a dedicated webinar will bring together Slovenian experts and members of the SOP Working Group for an exchange of views, professional insights, recommendations, and good practices. The event will serve as a collaborative platform for constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening the quality, coherence, and practical applicability of the SOP.

The webinar will take place on June 10th 2026.

In addition, participants will work on the development of an Action Plan for the finalization of the SOP, ensuring a coordinated and harmonized process among all stakeholders. The final version of the document is expected to be submitted to the Police Directorate of Montenegro by the end of 2026.

The project “Strengthening capacities in the field of financial investigations in Montenegro (2025/2026)” is implemented with the support of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Programme, in cooperation with the Slovenian Police and the Slovenian Ministry of Interior.