The British Virgin Islands saw the official launch of the Financial Investigation Agency at a ceremony last Thursday, marking what the government hopes is an important step towards curbing financial crime.
The agency was enacted by the Legislature on December 30, 2003 and will function as a specialist investigative law enforcement arm of government. Its primary focus will be to investigate the BVI financial services industry and support the BVI mutual legal assistance regimes.
Highlighting the agency’s launch as an example of the territory’s dedication to upholding international initiatives to combat financial crime, Chief Minister Orlando Smith commented: “This commitment is the foundation of our entire financial industry and, I can assure you, it will always be a top priority for this Government”.
The FIA will take over the role formerly carried out by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
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