Nuku’alofa, Tonga — Tonga’s capacity to investigate and combat financial crime has been strengthened through a four-day Financial Investigative Techniques training delivered by the United States Government in partnership with Tonga’s law enforcement and justice agencies.
The training, held from August 24–27, brought together officers from the Tonga Police, Customs, Revenue and the Attorney General’s Office, providing participants with practical skills to detect, investigate and disrupt financial crime.
The programme was facilitated by the U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s IRS Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIATF West).
The training focused on strengthening financial investigation capabilities as Tonga faces growing risks associated with financial crime and threats to its economic security.
U.S. Embassy Nuku’alofa Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Devon Brown officially opened the training, while Mr. Jesse Potter, together with distinguished guests, attended the closing of the programme.
The U.S. Embassy acknowledged the commitment and hard work of the participating officers from Police, Customs, Revenue and the Attorney General’s Office throughout the four-day programme.
The training represents another step in the growing U.S.–Tonga law enforcement partnership and efforts to strengthen Tonga’s ability to safeguard its financial system and national economic security.
