Financial Intelligence Centre in collaboration with National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) and Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) organized trainings for investigators and prosecutors across the country starting from 02^nd May 2024 to 07^th June 2024.

FIC Trainer stated that the training was prepared to enhance the capacities of investigators and prosecutors, who deal with financial and economic crimes, on investigating and prosecuting Money Laundering (ML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing (PF) as well to equip them with required skills to conduct parallel financial investigations.

An Investigator from RIB expressed her satisfaction with the training, highlighting how it has expanded her understanding and capabilities in dealing with complex financial crimes.

"Previously, we often hesitated to present cases of money laundering or terrorist financing against suspects due to our limited knowledge of these crimes, even when all the evidence was there. The knowledge and skills I've gained over these two days are invaluable. I now feel more confident in investigating illicit financial flows and identifying the sophisticated methods used by criminals to launder money and fund terrorism.” She said

A Prosecutor from NPPA emphasized the importance of this training in enhancing their abilities to prosecute these crimes effectively.

He said: “Despite having all the evidence, we used not to present cases of money laundering or terrorist financing due to limited understanding of these crimes. Understanding the details on these crimes, allows us to build stronger cases. The practical cases studies were particularly beneficial, as they gave us a real-world context to apply the theories and techniques learnt.”

This cross-country training which ended on June 07^th, 2024 brought together 205 participants from various provinces and districts.