Over $30 million was seized by the Financial Investigations Branch for money laundering in 2021.
Acting Senior Superintendent of the Financial Investigations Branch Wendell Lucas said four persons were charged for the illegal act. Speaking during Friday’s Police Press Briefing, He said the Branch seized $4.1 million and over US$132,000 from criminal entities during 2021.
He also said the Branch also filed 38 forfeiture applications in court for cash seized in previous years.
Mr. Lucas said the monies will be placed into a State Asset Fund which will be used to benefit entities, and assist those who suffered during the pandemic.