Case Study: Money Laundering Scheme Involving Judicial Officers in Brunei Darussalam

Background

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Brunei Darussalam approached the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to investigate complaints about two judicial officers, Ms. RR and Mr. NB, due to their lavish lifestyle. The investigation involved international cooperation with countries A, B, C, and D.

Key Findings

Overseas Wire Transfer Activities

Between 2011 and 2017, Ms. RR and Mr. NB transferred an equivalent of BND 1,374,212 to their accounts in Country A.

Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs)

• Analysis of CTRs revealed that the judicial officers had been withdrawing large amounts of cash from debtors’ accounts without arousing suspicion by using their status and position of authority.
• The investigators used serial number tracing to link the cash withdrawn from Official Receiver accounts to deposits to Ms. RR and Mr. NB’s joint personal savings account at another bank.

Motor Vehicle Dealers

CTRs received from car dealers on car purchases were linked to the judicial officers’ cars, which were identified as proceeds of crime.

Charges

The couple was charged with:

• Criminal Breach of Trust by a Public Servant
• Money Laundering
• Possession of Unexplained Property

Collaboration with Banks and International Cooperation

AMBD collaborated closely with the Anti-Corruption Bureau and banks throughout the intelligence gathering and investigation. The case involved international cooperation with countries A, B, C, and D to obtain information that would refute the suspects’ claims about their sources of wealth.

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