TY JOUR TI combating crime, transnational organized crime, strategic planning, asset forfeiture, cybersecurity, Palermo Convention, international cooperation KW This article analyzes the strategy for combating transnational organized crime in the Republic of Tajikistan. The article notes the high level of activity of transnational organized crime groups KW as evidenced by statistics on the suppression of criminal groups for the period 2013–2025. The severity of the problem is confirmed due to the use of advanced digital technologies by transnational criminals. The insufficient effectiveness of traditional approaches is highlighted KW thus justifying the need to adopt a Strategy for Combating Transnational Organized Crime in Tajikistan for the period up to 2030. In proposing ways to combat organized crime KW the article emphasizes increasing the cyberliteracy of the population and strengthening international cooperation within the framework of the Palermo Convention. JO Journal of Applied Research AU Shirinjonov, F.I. PY 2026 IS 0 PB ITBO University