The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is proud to celebrate a major national accomplishment on the regional stage.
St. Kitts and Nevis has been awarded the Best Regional Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) Case (BREMOLT) at the 61st Plenary Session of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from November 24–28, 2025.
Competing against finalists Suriname and the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Federation captured the top honour with a standout case grounded in rigorous investigative work, strong inter-agency collaboration, and effective use of AML/CFT tools.
Representing the RSCNPF was Inspector Jerry Watt, Head of the White Collar Crime Unit (WCCU), who delivered the winning presentation to the Plenary. His case summary highlighted:
Comprehensive financial analysis conducted by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
Seamless collaboration among the WCCU, FIU, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Customs, Immigration, and local financial institutions
Regional support from the British Virgin Islands
International cooperation with partner agencies in the United States
Successful prosecution resulting in conviction, fines, and imprisonment
This regional recognition underscores the strength of St. Kitts and Nevis’ AML/CFT framework and demonstrates the high-calibre investigative capacity within the Police Force and its partner agencies.
The national delegation included:
Ms. Karen Hughes, Chief Parliamentary Counsel (Delegation Lead)
Ms. La-Real Wilson, Director, FIU
Inspector Jerry Watt, Head, WCCU (RSCNPF)
Ms. Tevince Coker, Deputy Director, FSRC
Mrs. Simone Sargeant-Ottley, Assistant Regulator, Nevis Financial Services Division
The RSCNPF extends sincere congratulations to all participating agencies for their exceptional teamwork and professionalism. This achievement highlights what coordinated law enforcement efforts can accomplish as the Federation continues to strengthen its capacity to detect, investigate, and combat financial crime.