National Security Minister Commits to Protecting Borders

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to ensuring that its capability to protect the country’s borders is significantly improved.
Foreigners who attempted to leave the island with illicit money fined

The three foreigners who were charged as they attempted to leave the island with US$93,000 and other currencies have been found guilty.
Ingrid Asatie and Claudia Clijdesdale, who are both from Suriname, were each fined $100,000 or 6 months in prison for possession of criminal property and $50,000 or 6 months in prison for concealment of criminal property and facilitating the retention of criminal property.
Gov’t seeking forfeiture of over $203M from businesswoman

The Assets Recovery Agency is seeking the forfeiture of over $203 million dollars from businesswoman Lan Yan which it alleges she obtained by illegal means.
The agency has filed a pecuniary penalty order against her pursuant to section 5 of Proceed of Crime Act (POCA) in the Home Circuit Court.
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Nearly $200M In Assets Linked To Drug Kingpin Deedo

The Supreme Court has ordered that nearly $200 million in assets and properties linked to drug kingpin Norris ‘Deedo’ Nembhard should be forfeited to the government, the Financial Investigation Division (FID) has confirmed.
‘Scamming and identity theft… honesty gone south’

The Webster Memorial United Church is set to stage an informative advocacy forum entitled ‘Scamming and Identify Theft… Honesty Gone South’ at the Half-Way-Tree Road church on Thursday, September 27, 2018 beginning at 5:30 pm.

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The Financial Investigations Division is a Division within the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service.

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Is FID an executive or government ministry?

FID is a division of the Ministry of Finance and Planning

How long has FID been in existence?

The Financial Investigations Division was formed on December 16, 2002, through the merger of the Financial Crimes Unit of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and the Revenue Protection Division (RPD) of the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOFP) as the investigating entity for both tax related and financial crimes matters including money laundering.

Who is in charge/head of the Division?

As stipulated in the Financial Investigations Division Act (FIDA) Section (8) ‘…..there shall be appointed – a Chief Technical Director (CTD) who shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of the Division….’

What are the legislative tools used by the Division?

The main legislations which govern the operations of the Division are: a. Proceeds of Crime Act(POCA), Regulations and (Money Laundering Prevention) Regulations, 2007 b. Financial Investigations Division Act (FIDA), 2010 c. Terrorism (Prevention) Act (TPA) and Regulations d. Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters)

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