The department is responsible for making applications for preservation and forfeiture of assets under Part VII to XII of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act. The department is responsible for providing corporate secretarial services in accordance with Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations.
Corporation Secretary & Legal Services Department
This department is responsible for the following functions: –
- Provide legal advice and undertake litigation on behalf of the Agency;
- Draft and review documents, contracts, and other legal instruments;
- Initiate and undertake research on complex and emerging legal issues;
- Liaise and guide investigators to ensure sufficient collection of evidence;
- Prepare reports on the outcome of cases to ensure appropriate strategies are developed and implemented to manage the challenges encountered;
- Engage in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in assets recovery cases;
- Review existing legislation on assets recovery;
- Facilitate inter – Agency collaboration and cooperation on investigation;
- Engage in International Mutual Legal Assistance in investigations and proceedings through the Office of the Attorney General;