About ARIN-AP

Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific

The Asset Recovery Interagency Network - Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP) is an informal network of experts and practitioners in the field of asset tracing, freezing and confiscation serving as a cooperative group in tackling proceeds of crime in the Asia-Pacific region.

ARIN-AP was established in 2013 with the primary objective of strengthening international cooperation and coordination in asset recovery efforts across the Asia-Pacific region. The network facilitates information sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance among member jurisdictions.

Members & Observers

28 Member Jurisdictions

Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and others

9 Observer Organizations

International organizations and specialized agencies

Key Functions

  • • Asset tracing and investigation
  • • Freezing and preservation of assets
  • • Confiscation and forfeiture procedures
  • • International cooperation mechanisms
  • • Capacity building programs
  • • Information and best practice sharing

10th Annual General Meeting

Historic Milestone: The 10th AGM represents a decade of successful regional cooperation in asset recovery. This milestone event will bring together senior law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and anti-corruption experts to review achievements and plan future initiatives.

Mongolia's Role: Mongolia previously hosted the 6th AGM in Ulaanbaatar in 2019, welcoming over 100 representatives from 24 jurisdictions. The country's Asset Recovery Office has been instrumental in regional cooperation efforts.