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.
Initiated 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, urged attendees to fully utilize this opportunity, emphasizing the importance of understanding information gathering and litigation processes 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 to enhance investigative and prosecutorial capabilities to address the increasing challenges in this domain.
The training will feature discussions and practical sessions led by AFP’s Acting Sergeant Scott Mathews, Principal Litigation Officer Lauren Bower, and specialists from FIU and FRCS. The objective is to boost expertise in asset confiscation and money laundering while facilitating knowledge exchange.