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.
Kicking off yesterday, this training 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 prosecutors from the ODPP.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci, encouraged attendees to maximize this opportunity to enhance their understanding of information gathering and litigation under the proceeds of crime legislation.
AFP Senior Liaison Officer, Detective Superintendent Adrian Morton, underscored the necessity of targeting criminal assets to diminish the profits of criminal syndicates.
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva, noted the importance of improving both investigative and prosecutorial skills in light of the increasing challenges in this field.
Leading the training discussions and practical sessions throughout the week are AFP’s Acting Sergeant Scott Mathews and Principal Litigation Officer Lauren Bower, alongside experts from the FIU and FRCS. The program aims to boost skills in asset confiscation and money laundering, facilitating knowledge sharing among the participants.