3 Luxury Cars Seized by FCC in Baie-du-Tombeau Money Laundering Raid

The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has seized three high-end luxury vehicles during an early morning raid in Baie-du-Tombeau this Wednesday, 14 January. The operation is part of a widening investigation into a money laundering ring allegedly linked to drug trafficking.

Officers confiscated a Ford Raptor, a Range Rover, and a BMW X5 from a local residence.

While the exact market value of the fleet is yet to be determined, the seizure marks a significant step in the Commission’s crackdown on illicit financial flows.

Hunt for Property Owner

The owner of the vehicles, a resident of the area, was not present when investigators arrived on the scene.

The FCC has confirmed that the individual is now “actively sought” for questioning.

Suspected Use of Nominees

A key focal point of the ongoing inquiry is the potential use of “prête-noms” (nominees) to disguise the true ownership of the assets.

Commission officials stated they have not ruled out the hypothesis that the vehicles were registered under third-party names to evade detection.

The investigation remains active as authorities work to trace the financial trail behind the luxury acquisitions.

Source: Defi Media

AFTERNOON UPDATE:

Jean Lino Albert has been detained by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) today following a morning raid at his home in Baie-du-Tombeau.

The suspect is expected to sp,end the night in police custody before being brought before the court tomorrow morning, 15 January, to face a provisional charge of money laundering.

The Raid and Seizures

The investigation intensified early this morning when FCC officers executed a search warrant at Mr Albert’s residence. Although the suspect was absent during the initial raid, authorities seized two high-value vehicles:

• A Ford Ranger
• A BMW X5

Following the search, Mr Albert’s wife was requested to accompany investigators to the commission’s headquarters at Réduit Triangle.

Investigation into Wealth and Links

By midday, Jean Lino Albert reported to the FCC, where he underwent interrogation regarding the source of his income and the specific acquisition of the seized vehicles.

Investigators suspect that the Baie-du-Tombeau resident is linked to the Wendip Appaya network.

This is not Mr Albert’s first encounter with the authorities; he is already the subject of other ongoing investigations conducted by the commission.

Next Steps

The FCC has indicated that a comprehensive audit of all Mr Albert’s assets will be carried out. Officials have not ruled out the possibility that “prête-noms” (nominees) were utilised to conceal the true ownership of assets within this case.

The suspect remains in a police cell tonight pending his court appearance.

Source: Defi Media