Robert Azzopardi
Inspector, Financial Crimes Investigations Department, Malta Police (B.A., LL.B., M. Adv.)
Robert Azzopardi is a Police Inspector with the Malta Police Force, currently serving in the Financial Crimes Investigation Department. With over 24 years of experience in law enforcement, Robert has spent the past five years specializing in complex anti-money laundering (AML) investigations at both national and international levels. His work involves high-level financial crime investigations, criminal prosecutions and collaboration with domestic and global partners in the fight against financial crime.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Criminology, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta. He was admitted to the bar in 2019 and is a warranted advocate. In addition, he is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
Passionate about AML regulations and compliance, Robert regularly contributes his expertise to professional forums and conferences promoting robust investigative practices and regulatory standards in the financial crime landscape.