The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has received the ARIN-CARIB Best Case for International Cooperation Award 2025/2026 for an investigation into transnational financial crime involving ATM fraud and money laundering linked to Brazilian nationals.

The award was presented at the ARIN-CARIB Annual General Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, from July 15–16, 2026. It recognized the successful collaboration between local, regional, and international partners in a complex investigation that relied on intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement efforts.

Led by the White Collar Crime Unit following suspicious transaction reports from the Financial Intelligence Unit, the probe involved several national agencies, including Customs, Immigration, the Financial Services Regulatory Commission, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and other partners.

The investigation also received international support through the Egmont Secure Web and ARIN-CARIB, with assistance from agencies across the Caribbean, North America, South America, and Europe.

A principal suspect pleaded guilty in May 2026 to money laundering and computer-related fraud. The Crown is pursuing the forfeiture of criminal proceeds, with sentencing set for July 29^th, 2026.