RGP Economic Crime Unit Hosts First Terrorist Financing Table-top Exercise
Date: 17th June 2026
No: 49/2026
The Royal Gibraltar Police Economic Crime Unit has successfully hosted its first table top exercise focused on terrorist financing at the Gibraltar Finance Centre.
The exercise, held on Friday 12th June, was formally opened by Commissioner of Police Owain Richards and the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP.
The event brought together representatives from across Gibraltar's public and private sectors, including key representatives from His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, such as the Gibraltar Income Tax Office, Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit, His Majesty’s Customs, Royal Gibraltar Police, and the Office of Criminal Prosecutions and Litigation, as well as Gibraltar International Bank, Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Turicum Private Bank, Xapo Bank, Trusted Novus Bank (TNB), Royal Bank of Scotland and Union Bancaire Privée.
Against the backdrop of a changing landscape and Gibraltar's evolving future, including the prospect of a more fluid border, today’s event provided an excellent opportunity for collaboration between stakeholders responsible for safeguarding Gibraltar's financial system and national security.
The scenario-based exercise focused on strengthening collective capabilities to detect, prevent and disrupt terrorist financing and other forms of serious criminality, with participants exploring information-sharing processes, risk identification and coordinated responses to emerging threats.
Commenting on the event, Commissioner of Police Owain Richards said, “Today’s exercise demonstrates the strength of partnership across Gibraltar’s public and private sectors in tackling the evolving threat of terrorist financing. Collaboration and information sharing are critical to staying ahead of complex financial crime, and this initiative reflects our commitment to working closely with all relevant institutions and organisations.
I would like to thank all participants, as well as the Ministry, for their support in delivering this important exercise. The Royal Gibraltar Police will continue to support the Economic Crime Unit’s officers and staff as it enhances its specialist capabilities, ensuring Gibraltar remains resilient against threats to its financial system and national security.”
For his part, Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, the Hon Nigel Feetham KC MP said, “I am delighted by the strong collaboration between our law enforcement and government agencies, and by their unwavering commitment to the fight against financial crime. Equally encouraging is the constructive engagement with stakeholders across the private sector, demonstrating a shared responsibility for safeguarding the integrity and reputation of our jurisdiction.
Since taking up office, I have remained fully supportive of these initiatives, which are designed to strengthen our capabilities, enhance cooperation, and ensure that Gibraltar remains well equipped to meet the evolving challenges ahead.”
The event highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between law enforcement, regulatory bodies, Government departments and the private sector in protecting Gibraltar from financial crime and ensuring compliance with international standards.
The RGP Economic Crime Unit intends to build on the success of this inaugural exercise through continued engagement and future joint training initiatives, designed to enhance Gibraltar's resilience against financial crime and terrorist financing.
