A Chinese national, Hongfei Wu, is facing charges of money laundering.
The charges were brought against Wu on Monday, following his arrest by officers from the Financial Investigations Branch (FIB) of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS).
Wu’s arrest comes after an investigation that began with an August 10, 2023, raid on an apartment at The Residences, South Park, Tarouba. During the operation, officers from a specialised unit reportedly discovered a suspected methamphetamine laboratory.
The search led to the alleged seizure of methamphetamine, precursor chemicals, specialized laboratory equipment, and cash totaling TT$30,064, US$170, and SRD$715. The cash was confiscated under Section 38 of the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Corporal Eslam of the FIB was tasked with assessing the legitimacy of the seized funds.
Based on evidence gathered during the financial investigation, Corporal Eslam received the directive to charge Wu with money laundering.
