Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago / Miami, Florida
June 2026
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Forensic CPA Society (FCPAS) are pleased to announce a strategic professional development partnership designed to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s capacity to investigate, detect, prevent, and prosecute complex financial crimes.
Under this initiative, ten officers drawn from the TTPS Financial Investigations Branch, Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau, and Fraud Squad have been selected to participate in the internationally recognized Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA™) Credential Programme, together with a structured case-based mentorship and professional development framework. The programme is intended to enhance the investigative capabilities of officers engaged in the examination of fraud, corruption, money laundering, asset concealment, procurement irregularities, financial intelligence, and other complex financial crimes.
This partnership reflects a growing recognition that modern criminal investigations increasingly require specialized expertise in forensic accounting, investigative analysis, asset tracing, financial intelligence, and evidentiary reporting. As criminal enterprises continue to exploit sophisticated financial structures, digital transactions, and international networks, law enforcement agencies must be equipped with the skills necessary to follow the money, identify illicit financial flows, and build court-ready cases supported by financial evidence.
Building a New Generation of Financial Crime Investigators
Commenting on the initiative, Stephon Grey, Executive President of the Forensic CPA Society, stated:
“Financial crime continues to evolve in complexity, scale, and sophistication. Effective investigations now require specialized competencies that combine accounting expertise, investigative techniques, intelligence analysis, asset tracing, and evidentiary reporting. We are honoured to partner with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service in building these critical capabilities and supporting the development of a new generation of highly skilled financial crime investigators.”
The programme will expose participating officers to international methodologies and best practices in:
- Forensic Accounting
- Fraud Examination
- Financial Investigations
- Asset Tracing and Recovery
- Anti-Corruption Investigations
- Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
- Financial Intelligence Analysis
- Case Management and Evidentiary Reporting
- Money Laundering Investigations
- International Financial Crime Investigations
Strategic Benefits to the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service
The initiative is expected to deliver significant operational benefits to the TTPS and the wider national law enforcement framework, including:
- Enhanced financial crime investigation capabilities;
- Improved financial evidence collection and analysis;
- Stronger anti-corruption and public integrity investigations;
- Improved identification and recovery of criminal assets;
- Better prosecutorial support through court-ready financial evidence;
- Increased capacity to investigate complex fraud and money laundering schemes;
- Improved inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led investigations; and
- Development of a sustainable cadre of professionally trained financial investigators.
Benefits to Trinidad & Tobago
International experience demonstrates that investment in financial investigation capabilities contributes to stronger governance, improved public sector accountability, enhanced anti-corruption efforts, and more effective disruption of organized criminal enterprises. Financial investigations help authorities identify hidden assets, trace illicit proceeds, dismantle criminal financial networks, and support the recovery of funds derived from unlawful activities.
Beyond enforcement outcomes, enhanced financial investigation capacity can contribute to:
- Increased investor confidence;
- Improved public sector transparency;
- Reduced fraud-related losses;
- Stronger deterrence against corruption and financial misconduct;
- Enhanced confidence in law enforcement institutions; and
- Strengthened rule of law and public trust.
A Global Network of Expertise
Founded in 2005, the Forensic CPA Society is an international professional body dedicated to advancing forensic accounting, financial investigations, anti-corruption practices, financial intelligence, asset recovery, and financial crime prevention through professional education, certifications, research, and global collaboration. The Society serves a growing network of members, students, faculty, subscribers, and professional affiliates across more than 60 countries.
Through its flagship Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA™) credential, the Society provides professionals with specialized knowledge and practical competencies in forensic accounting and investigative practice. The Society’s Global membership supports governments, law enforcement agencies, regulators, auditors, prosecutors, financial institutions, and anti-corruption agencies through training, advisory services, mentoring, and capacity-building initiatives.
Advancing Financial Crime Investigations in Trinidad & Tobago
This partnership represents a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s financial crime enforcement framework and aligns with international best practices emphasizing specialized financial investigation capabilities within modern law enforcement agencies.
By investing in professional development and investigative excellence, the TTPS is taking an important step toward enhancing its ability to combat financial crime, recover criminal assets, support successful prosecutions, and protect the integrity of the nation’s financial and public institutions.
Media Contact:
Forensic CPA Society (FCPAS)
2125 Biscayne Boulevard, STE 204 #22567
Miami, Florida 33126, USA
Website:
www.fcpaglobal.org
Email:
info@fcpaglobal.org
Phone: +1 (305) 289-8187
