The Department is responsible for making applications for preservation and forfeiture of assets under Part VII to XII of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.

This Department is responsible for the following functions: -

1. Provide Legal advice and undertake litigation on behalf of the Agency;
2. Draft and review documents, contracts and other legal instruments;
3. Initiate and undertake research on complex and emerging legal issues;
4. Liaise and guide investigators to ensure sufficient collection of evidence;
5. Prepare reports on outcome of cases to ensure appropriate strategies are developed and implemented to manage the challenges encountered;
6. Engage in alternative dispute resolution mechanism in assets recovery cases;
7. Review existing legislation on assets recovery;
8. Facilitate inter - Agency collaboration and cooperation on investigation;
9. Engage in International Mutual Legal assistance in investigations and proceedings through the Office of the Attorney General;

The Department is established pursuant to sections 53 A (5) of Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) and is responsible for conducting investigations for identifying, tracing, freezing and seizing proceeds of crime.

This department is responsible for the following functions: -

1. Report and advise the Agency on matters of investigation;
2. Conduct investigations on matters of assets recovery;
3. Compile investigations files, witnesses’ statements and other relevant reports;
4. Support assets recovery cases in court;
5. Prepare preliminary investigation reports;
6. Maintain investigation evidence in recovery of proceeds of crime;
7. Maintain investigations register for the Agency;
8. Receive and Analyze financial reports;
9. Compile and disseminate analyzed financial reports.