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Organs of state security and mine security forces will come together later this month to not only forge stronger partnerships, but also collaborate on intelligence, forensic and prosecution measures within and against the mining sector. The aim of this endeavor is to adopt new age techniques to combat crimes against the mining sector.
The planned 2-day Intelligence, Forensics and Prosecution workshop will be taking place at the Indaba Hotel on 29 & 30 October.
“Security is more scientific and strategic than ever before with modern technologies playing a critical role,” says organiser, Ankia Roux, Pinpoint Stewards. “At the Mine Security conference earlier this year a need for strengthened skills and resources was identified to bring criminals to task. We therefore invited key experts driving state prosecutions, to share their know-how with industry and create a platform where they can join forces against a common enemy,” she adds.
“Mine security stakeholders and organs of state are not only about protecting their gates and product but to support and strengthen society as a whole. Therefore top crime prevention units will share their expertise with industry and interchange ideas at this two day workshop to implement measures that will cripple and in time diminish the effect of organised crime,” Roux explains.
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) will facilitate a practical session led by expert Pieter Alberts, Shared Forensic Capability. He will look at ways to leverage financial intelligence and forensics to support investigations and prosecutions in the mining industry. Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of how financial intelligence is gathered and utilised to combat financial crime, including illicit mining. Alberts will also look at skills to improve forensic investigations with examples of related cases.
The above will be linked back to strengthen legal and prosecution capabilities by equipping delegates with the knowledge of the legal frameworks and prosecution strategies necessary to convert financial intelligence into evidence while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders to introduce best practices for using data to stay ahead of financial crimes.
Adv. Nqobile Maphalala, Senior State Advocate Organised Crime Unit from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will focus her session on legislation relating to prosecution and knowing your legal grounds. Adv Maphalala will hone in on pitfalls to avoid in investigations to ensure a stronger case and the correct use of intelligence while ensuring compliance measures are followed. In turn Adv. Elize Le Roux, Senior State Advocate Gauteng Local Division, NPA, has made herself available for a trouble shooting session relating to cross border investigations and international markets driving smuggling networks.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) will give their perspective on money laundering and financial investigations tackled by Major General EL Makwela, Component Head: Forensic Accounting Investigation, the youngest person to be appointed at the rank of Major General within the SAPS. Major General HF Flynn, Component Head: Serious Organised Crime Investigation will address the nexus between intelligence, forensic investigation and a successful prosecution. Major General Flynn has more than 36 years of service with 35 of those years in the investigation of serious organised crime.
Addressing the threat of illegal explosives and accessories used by organised crime syndicates in the region and ways to mitigate economic losses to the economic sector and mining houses will be Willem Els, Senior Training Coordinator, ENACT Programme: Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria, currently working with partners, Interpol, Lyon and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime. He has 28 years experience in the SAPS of which 23 years are as a bomb technician and inspector of explosives.
Brigadier NM (Tummi) Masondo, Section Head: Organised Crime Analysis Intelligence Analysis & Coordination Crime Intelligence South African Police Service will discuss crime intelligence gathering looking at how crime mapping, linkage analysis and assessment can assist crime prevention.
An open forum- and brainstorming session will ensure further deliberation and unity between stakeholders in attendance, to the advantage of all stakeholders and society as a whole.
Register before 15 October. Book online: www.pinpointstewards.co.za or email info@pinpointstewards.co.za for more info. A closed Mine Security Network SA group has been created on LinkedIn [Request to join closed group].
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