The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) welcomed the Co-Chair and Secretariat of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) for a high-level visit on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 aimed at supporting Fiji’s preparations for the upcoming Mutual Evaluation scheduled for 2026.
This significant visit is designed to raise awareness among key Ministries and Agencies—at both political and technical levels—on the importance of the mutual evaluation process, which plays a pivotal role in assessing a country’s compliance with international Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards.
As part of the visit, the APG delegation met with Acting Deputy Commissioner Mr. Lisiate Fotofili, Manager Legal Ms. Laite Bokini-Ratu, and Assistant Manager Investigations – Economic Crime Unit Mr. Alivereti Wakanivesi to discuss Fiji’s current AML/CFT systems, recent progress, and areas identified for further enhancement to align with global best practices.
The visit underscores the strategic importance of high-level political commitment and robust inter-agency cooperation in strengthening Fiji’s AML/CFT regime. It also highlights the valuable technical assistance and training provided by the APG to help member jurisdictions build more effective and resilient systems to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
FICAC remains committed to upholding international standards in financial integrity and transparency. This high-level engagement reaffirms our dedication to continuous improvement and collaboration with regional and global partners.