Chinese national HONGFEI WU was expected to appear before a Master of the Court today, Tuesday 29th October 2024, after he was charged with Money Laundering.

According to the TTPS, on Monday 28th October 2024, Wu was arrested by officers of the Financial Investigations Branch (FIB) and formally charged with money laundering. This charge follows an extensive investigation stemming from an August 10, 2023, search of an apartment located at The Residences, South Park, Tarouba, where officers of a specialized unit allegedly uncovered a suspected methamphetamine laboratory.

During the search, officers allegedly seized quantities of methamphetamine, precursor chemicals, specialized lab equipment, and a total of $30,064TTD, $170USD, and $715SRD in cash, which was seized under Section 38 of the Proceeds of Crime Act. W/Cpl Eslam of the FIB was assigned to investigate the legitimacy of the seized funds.

Based on the evidence obtained from the conduct of the financial investigation, W/Cpl Eslam received advice to charge Hongfei Wu for the offence of money laundering. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service remains committed to combating the illegal drug trade and financial crimes that threaten public safety and the economy.