The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in collaboration with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has launched a week-long training program on asset confiscation and money laundering at Suvavou House. This training, which began yesterday, is part of the proceeds of Crime Taskforce and includes participants from the Fiji Police Force, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS), and ODPP prosecutors.
Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci urged participants to take full advantage of the program, which aims to enhance their understanding of information gathering and litigation under the proceeds of crime Act. AFP Senior Liaison Officer, Detective Superintendent Adrian Morton, underscored the significance of targeting criminal assets to diminish the profits of syndicates.
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva pointed out the necessity of improving investigative and prosecutorial skills to address the increasing 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, and other experts from FIU and FRCS.
The objective of the training is to bolster expertise in asset confiscation and money laundering by facilitating knowledge sharing among participants.