European Union Asset Recovery Offices

European Union Asset Recovery Offices (ARO) are specialized units within member states that focus on tracing and reclaiming criminal assets. Their main goal is to prevent criminals from benefiting from illicit activities by recovering any profits or assets acquired through crime, such as money laundering or fraud. AROs collaborate with law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, and other AROs across Europe to share information and best practices. This cooperation enhances the efficiency of asset recovery efforts and helps ensure that recovered assets can be used to support victims and fund social programs.