The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has launched a week-long training program focused on asset confiscation and money laundering at Suvavou House.
The training program commenced yesterday and is part of the proceeds of the Crime Taskforce, bringing together investigators from the Fiji Police Force, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS), and prosecutors from the ODPP.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci, urged participants to fully utilize this opportunity, which is designed to enhance their understanding of information gathering and litigation according to the proceeds of crime legislation.
AFP Senior Liaison Officer, Detective Superintendent Adrian Morton, stressed the significance of targeting criminal assets to diminish the profits of criminal syndicates.
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva, noted the necessity to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial capabilities in response to emerging challenges in this field.
Leading the discussions and practical sessions throughout the week will be AFP’s Acting Sergeant Scott Mathews, Principal Litigation Officer Lauren Bower, along with experts from FIU and FRCS.
The training aims to elevate expertise in asset confiscation and money laundering by fostering a platform for knowledge sharing among the participants.