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Fiji FIU Releases Case Dissemination Reports to Law Enforcement Agencies
Suva, Fiji - The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Fiji has released its annual report for 2022, revealing that a significant number of case dissemination reports (CDRs) were disseminated to law enforcement agencies.
Key Findings
- Out of the total 519 intelligence products disseminated in 2022, 219 CDRs were sent to law enforcement agencies, representing an increase from 174 CDRs disseminated in 2021.
- The CDRs contained information on 359 individuals and 13 entities, developed directly from suspicious transaction reports (STRs) received in 2022 and prior to 2022.
Case Dissemination Reports
The FIU disseminated 219 CDRs to law enforcement agencies, containing information on: * 359 individuals * 13 entities
Law Enforcement Information Reports
In addition to CDRs, the FIU also provides financial intelligence to law enforcement agencies upon request. In 2022, the FIU disseminated 87 Law Enforcement Information Reports, which contained information on: * 797 individuals * 30 entities
These reports were requested by local law enforcement agencies, including: * Fiji Police Force (FPF) * Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) * Department of Immigration * Financial Regulatory Commission of Solomon Islands (FRCS)
Credibility Check Reports
The FIU also conducts credibility checks on individuals and entities upon request from government departments or authorities. In 2022, the FIU disseminated 82 Credibility Check Reports, which were conducted on: * 96 individuals * 82 entities
Financial Data Reports
The FIU provided 131 Financial Data Reports to law enforcement agencies in 2022, containing information on: * 345 individuals * 151 entities * 190 addresses and phone numbers
International Cooperation
The FIU also engages in international cooperation with foreign financial intelligence units (FIUs). In 2022, the FIU received 19 foreign information reports from foreign FIUs through the Egmont Secure Web (ESW).
Key Statistics:
- Total CDRs disseminated to law enforcement agencies: 219
- Information on individuals and entities contained in CDRs: 359 and 13 respectively
- Law Enforcement Information Reports disseminated: 87
- Credibility Check Reports disseminated: 82
- Financial Data Reports disseminated: 131
The FIU’s annual report highlights the importance of international cooperation and information sharing in combating financial crime and terrorism. The agency continues to play a critical role in supporting law enforcement agencies in Fiji and abroad.
Contact Information:
For more information, please contact the Financial Intelligence Unit at [insert contact details].