DCI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATIONS

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling money laundering, terrorism financing, and organized crime through parallel financial investigations. Speaking on behalf of the Director DCI at the opening of a Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery Training at the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), Academy Commandant Mr. Sospeter Munyi highlighted the need to keep up with the changing strategies of financial crimes. “Proceeds of crime are no longer hidden under mattresses. They’re laundered through complex corporate structures, global bank accounts, real estate, and cryptocurrency. Our response must evolve just as quickly,” he said. 

Mr. Munyi encouraged participants to get involved, share their experiences, and adopt a multi-agency approach. He stressed that fighting financial crime requires teamwork across the justice system, private sector, and international partners. He further appreciated GIZ for the continued support in sponsoring this course which will equip the officers with much needed knowledge and skills in dealing with economic crimes. The four-day training includes participants from ODPP, KRA, EACC, the Assets Recovery Agency, and the Financial Reporting Centre.