Krista Asmusa (LV)
Transparency International Latvia
SUMMARY:
Before the information of financial crimes reach law enforcement agencies, there are always people involved in or observing the process internally. They are the key to uncovering financial crimes and other wrongdoings. Therefore, it is essential to ensure strong whistleblower mechanisms in every workplace, both in public and in private sector.
Presentation will give an overview of the importance of whistleblower protection and encouragement, practical examples of the whistleblower mechanism in action, and will cover the work of Transparency International Latvia in supporting that and other initiatives aimed towards a world free from corruption and financial crime.
KRISTA ASMUSA BIO:
Krista Asmusa has been working as a lawyer for Transparency International Latvia since November 2020. Her main areas of focus include whistleblower protection, ethics in public and private sector, public procurement, civic engagement and combating money laundering and corruption in Latvia. Outside of Transparency International Latvia Krista Asmusa has also worked in administrative court, in governmental institution on public procurements and as an in-house lawyer at a private international organization.