A 50-year-old woman is due in court today to answer to a charge of money laundering.

Nirmala Tambie was arrested yesterday following an extensive investigation arising from the seizure of $618,283 in TT currency and $18,746 in US currency.

The cash was found at a residence on Jackman Trace, Esmeralda Road, Cunupia on March 2nd 2023.

The TTPS says the exercise was conducted following a report of larceny, with the cash seized under Section 38 of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

PC Dick of the Financial Investigations Branch was detailed to investigate the legitimacy of the seized cash, and the TTPS says based on evidence obtained, he received advice to charge Nirmala Tambie with Money Laundering.