Modern Discourse on Financial Crime Pre-trial Investigation Planning

Abstract

Pre-trial investigation planning is one of the managerial organisational components of the organisation of pre-trial investigation activities, which ensure a thorough and systematic investigation of an event and help to avoid unreasonable, low-quality, and merely formal investigation. This article examines the unique aspects of pre-trial investigation planning in the investigation of financial crimes, which are specific and complex in nature and which require the application of specialised knowledge as well as meticulous preparation for the investigation. The research results showed that planning in the investigation of modern crimes has evolved beyond the realm of narrow specialised knowledge. It is not necessarily algorithmic and often involves criminal schemes that lead to identifying acts committed in several countries. Such investigative actions are subject to specific conditions and unique circumstances and therefore require careful planning. In the investigation of financial crimes, investigation planning actions are of great importance, not only because of the complexity of the offences themselves, but also because of the need to adhere to the requirements of the blanket rules and the need to use a wide range of specialised knowledge to properly gather the data relevant to the investigation. The analysis of the investigation planning by joint investigation teams showed that the planning of the activities of such teams ensures a more efficient investigation and guarantees the success of cases involving financial crimes.