The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is intensifying its public education drive to promote public awareness and understanding of financial crimes and the importance of eliminating them from society.

The FID said through radio programmes and social media podcasts, it is packaging practical guidance for citizens, businesses and the regulated sector on how financial crimes work, the red flags to watch for, and how to report suspicious activity.

It said recent campaign messages have warned especially young professionals, the unemployed and small business operators not to allow their identities, bank accounts or businesses to be used to move funds.

These actions can lead to criminal charges under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

FID Chief Technical Director, Dennis Chung, noted that when people are aware of the law, they are far less likely to be victimized.