Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting 4th-5th August 2026

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, hosted the Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting and the Second BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad under India's BRICS Presidency 2026. The meetings focused on strengthening international cooperation against corruption, including tracing fugitive offenders, asset recovery, and leveraging technology for ethical governance. Key outcomes included an in-principle agreement on a BRICS Network of Law-Enforcement Practitioners, a BRICS Repository on Informal Cooperation, and a Directory of Focal Points and Experts. Discussions also covered the use of AI, ML, and big data for preventive vigilance, and addressing the misuse of FinTech and Virtual Digital Assets in concealing illicit proceeds, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks and cross-border cooperation.