Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 2026
FID Dismantles International Money Laundering Ring
A coordinated operation across 8 countries led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a $450 million money laundering scheme.
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Financial Investigation Department
Protecting Financial
Integrity & Justice
Dedicated to investigating and combating financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, corruption, and economic offenses that threaten our financial systems.
5,200+
Cases Resolved
$2.8B
Assets Recovered
15+
Years of Service
98%
Conviction Rate
About FID
Defending the Nation Against Financial Crime
The Financial Investigation Department (FID) was established to serve as the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating complex financial crimes. Our department brings together specialists in forensic accounting, cybercrime, intelligence analysis, and law enforcement to tackle the most sophisticated financial criminal operations.
Working closely with international agencies and financial institutions, we employ cutting-edge technology and proven investigative methods to trace illicit funds, dismantle criminal networks, and recover stolen assets.
Our Mission
To detect, investigate, and prosecute financial crimes that undermine the economic stability and integrity of our nation.
Our Vision
A transparent financial ecosystem where economic crimes are swiftly identified and perpetrators are brought to justice.
Our Values
Integrity, accountability, transparency, and the relentless pursuit of justice guide every investigation we undertake.
What We Do
Our Areas of Investigation
FID operates across multiple specialized divisions, each focused on specific types of financial criminal activity.
01
Anti-Money Laundering
Identifying and disrupting money laundering operations that funnel illicit proceeds through financial systems.
02
Fraud Investigation
Investigating complex financial fraud schemes including securities fraud, tax evasion, and investment scams.
03
Anti-Corruption
Combating public and private sector corruption, bribery, and embezzlement through thorough investigation.
04
International Cooperation
Collaborating with global law enforcement agencies to track cross-border financial criminal networks.
05
Asset Recovery
Tracing, freezing, and recovering assets obtained through criminal financial activities worldwide.
06
Cybercrime Finance
Investigating cryptocurrency fraud, dark web financial operations, and digital financial crimes.
Latest Updates
News & Announcements
AdvisoryFebruary 10, 2026
New Guidelines for Reporting Suspicious Financial Activity
FID has published updated guidelines for financial institutions on identifying and reporting suspicious transactions.
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Case UpdateJanuary 28, 2026
$120M in Fraud Proceeds Recovered from Ponzi Scheme
Following a 2-year investigation, FID successfully recovered assets for over 3,000 victims of a large-scale investment fraud.
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AnnouncementJanuary 15, 2026
FID Launches Advanced Crypto Tracking Division
A new specialized unit will focus on tracing cryptocurrency transactions linked to criminal enterprises and ransomware attacks.
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Our Team
Leadership & Command
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in law enforcement, financial regulation, and criminal justice.
D
Director General
Head of FID
Overseeing all investigative operations and strategic direction of the Financial Investigation Department.
D
Deputy Director
Operations
Leading day-to-day investigative operations, including anti-money laundering and fraud divisions.
C
Chief Analyst
Intelligence & Analytics
Directing financial intelligence gathering and advanced analytics to identify criminal networks.
Get In Touch
Contact the Financial Investigation Department
For general inquiries, media requests, or non-emergency matters, please use the contact form or reach us through the channels below.
Headquarters
Financial Investigation Department
Government Complex, Block A
Capital District
Phone
General: +1 (800) 555-0100
Hotline: 1-800-FID-TIPS
General: info@metropoloff.org
Reports: report@metropoloff.org
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
24/7 Hotline available for emergencies