The world has witnessed a tremendous

revolution in the realm of communications

and information technology, accompanied by the evolution of criminal

methods. Crime has transcended national borders, with suspects and convicts

seeking to internationalize their actions by fleeing or transferring the proceeds

of their crimes abroad to obscure their origins and disguise their nature.

Consequently, activating mechanisms for international judicial cooperation has

become a practical and realistic necessity for combating transnational criminal

phenomena and internationalizing judicial pursuits. These mechanisms include

extradition of criminals, transfer of convicts, mutual judicial assistance, and

recovery of funds from abroad.