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Getting to know about our Certified Financial Investigation Program (CFIP) through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Program Overview

The Certified Financial Investigator Program (CFIP) is a specialized certification designed to equip law enforcement officers in Malaysia with the skills necessary to investigate financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and other illicit activities. By completing the CFIP, you will gain in-depth knowledge of financial crime typologies, legal frameworks, and advanced investigative techniques, ensuring you are well-prepared to combat these crimes effectively under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001 (AMLA).

The CFIP is tailored for law enforcement officers, financial intelligence analysts, and AML/CFT investigators involved in investigating and preventing financial crimes. This program is ideal for professionals seeking to develop expertise in also enable you to create a difference between the content of the accordion

Comprehensive training in financial crimes, such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud, is essential for professionals in this field. Mastery of advanced investigative techniques, including forensic accounting, digital forensics, and data analysis, equips individuals with the skills needed to uncover and combat complex financial schemes. An in-depth understanding of Malaysian and international legal frameworks, such as the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), ensures compliance and effective enforcement. Strong collaboration skills are vital for working with financial institutions and global law enforcement agencies to conduct cross-border investigations. Additionally, attaining recognized certifications at both Associate and Professional levels can significantly enhance career prospects in law enforcement and related fields.

You will learn to investigate various types of financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud (such as insurance, healthcare, and investment scams), bribery and corruption, cybercrime, cryptocurrency misuse, tax evasion, smuggling, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and other related illegal activities.

Yes, CFIP offers dedicated modules on cybercrime, cryptocurrency investigations, and the misuse of digital platforms in financial crime, ensuring that you are equipped to deal with emerging threats.

Learning Journey

The CFIP offers a structured learning path:

    • Associate Level: Complete core modules and elective modules across various domains, achieving a minimum of 70% to earn the CFIP Associate Certificate.
    • Professional Level: Once the core and advanced elective modules are completed and you pass the domain assessments with at least 70%, you will receive the CFIP Professional Certificate.
    • You’ll also participate in onsite workshops, networking sessions, and meet-ups with experienced investigators to enrich your learning experience.

The core modules span several domains to provide a strong foundation in financial crime investigation:

    • Foundation Domain:
      1. Overview of Financial Crime, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Financing
      2. Overview of Financial Crime Investigation
      3. Overview of Criminology and Psychology in Financial Crime
    • Crime Investigation Domain:
      1. Understanding Money Laundering Investigation
      2. Understanding Trade-based Money Laundering Investigation
    • Legal & Ethics Domain:
      1. International Regulatory Framework on AML/CFT
      2. Malaysian Regulatory Framework on AML/CFT and Related Laws
      3. Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in AML/TF
      4. Ethics for Financial Crime Investigators
    • Soft Skills Competencies Domain:
      1. Critical Thinking for Financial Crime Investigators
      2. Report Writing, Communication, and Presentation Skills

CFIP offers a variety of electives across different areas of financial crime investigation, including:

    • Crime Investigation Electives:
      1. Terrorism Financing Investigation
      2. Bribery and Corruption Investigation
      3. Insurance and Healthcare Fraud Investigation
      4. Investment Scams and Frauds Investigation
      5. Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Investigation
    • Investigation Techniques Electives:
      1. Advanced Open-Source Intelligence Techniques
      2. Advanced Forensic Accounting Techniques
      3. Advanced Digital Forensics and E-Discovery Techniques
      4. Advanced Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) Analysis Techniques

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The CFIP will equip you with:

    • Forensic accounting to trace illicit financial activities.
    • Digital forensics to recover evidence from digital devices.
    • Net worth analysis to detect hidden assets.
    • Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) analysis to identify and prevent money laundering.
    • Behavioral profiling to understand criminal motives and behaviors.
  1. What soft skills will I develop in the CFIP? You will hone essential skills such as:
    • Critical thinking to approach financial crime investigations with precision and clarity.

Report writing and communication skills to present findings clearly and effectively to superiors or in court

Your progress will be assessed through:

    • Quizzes (10 questions, 60% passing score).
    • Module assessments (35 multiple-choice questions, 70% passing score).
    • Domain assessments (70 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes, 70% passing score).

The CFIP will boost your career by:

    • Enhancing your expertise in financial crime investigation.
    • Equipping you with certifications that make you a strong candidate for promotions and specialized roles.
    • Providing advanced skills in handling complex financial investigations, which will increase your leadership potential.

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Financial Crime Investigation

The CFIP teaches global AML/CFT standards, including those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and covers Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) for transnational financial crime cases.

By learning criminological theories and psychological motivations behind financial crimes, you will be able to profile suspects and develop prevention strategies that target criminal behaviors.

Certifications and Career Development

    • CFIP Associate Certificate: Awarded after completing the core modules and passing the domain assessment.
    • CFIP Professional Certificate: Earned after successfully completing advanced elective modules and passing the Professional Domain Assessment.

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The CFIP will boost your career by:

    • Enhancing your expertise in financial crime investigation.
    • Equipping you with certifications that make you a strong candidate for promotions and specialized roles.
    • Providing advanced skills in handling complex financial investigations, which will increase your leadership potential.

Collaboration and Networking

Absolutely. CFIP emphasizes collaboration with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and international law enforcement agencies, helping you succeed in cross-border investigations.

The program provides training on global AML/CFT standards and teaches participants how to collaborate with international law enforcement agencies, ensuring smooth cooperation on cross-border cases.

Program Registration and Additional Information

Registration for CFIP is through nomination by your respective agency. Contact your agency to be nominated and begin your journey toward becoming a certified financial investigator.

For more details, visit the CFIP Academy website at www.cfipacademy.org or contact your agency to learn more about getting nominated for the program.

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