JSCA Launches In-Person Phase of Specialized Program to Investigate Corruption by Following the Money

April 1, 2026
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The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) will begin the first in-person session of the course “Specialized Training Program: Investigating Corruption by Following the Money,” a training initiative aimed at strengthening investigative capacities in corruption cases in Trinidad and Tobago.

This session is part of a hybrid program that combines virtual sessions with face-to-face meetings. It is designed to provide prosecutors, justice sector operators, and law enforcement agencies with practical tools and specialized knowledge to identify, trace, and prosecute illicit financial flows.

In this first session, 20 representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will participate, advancing in the practical application of the content covered in the initial modules of the course, which focus on understanding the phenomenon of corruption and designing effective strategies to trace assets linked to illicit activities.

The session will be led by expert Hema Soondarsingh, who will guide participants through applied exercises aimed at strengthening their investigative skills, particularly in financial analysis and case building.

A Practical Approach to Tackling Corruption

The program addresses the main challenges in prosecuting corruption-related crimes in the region, emphasizing the “follow the money” approach as a key strategy to identify networks, reconstruct illicit operations, and strengthen evidence in judicial proceedings.

Through a methodology that combines theory and practice, participants will acquire tools over four weeks to:

Understand applicable legal and regulatory frameworks

Design efficient investigation plans

Analyze financial and non-financial information

Strengthen judicial cooperation at both national and international levels

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