The CBI has stressed the need for cooperation with international law enforcement agencies to trace and recover illegal wealth stashed abroad. Speaking at concluding of the first Interpol global programme on anti- corruption and asset recovery in New Delhi, CBI Director A P Singh said in today's globalised context, effective international cooperation in essential for fighting corruption that transcends international boundaries. He said global cooperation will provide speed and efficiency in confiscation of black money and prosecution of criminals.

AIR correspondent reports, the conference, first of its kind, was attended by about 38 delegates of 14 nations including China, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training P K Misra also stressed for seizing black money and properties made through corrupt means. Misra said fight against corruption is incomplete unless illegal assets and wealth amassed by corrupt persons are recovered. Misra said the corrupt should be not only be brought to book but their illegally amassed wealth should also be recovered and attached.