Specialist in international corruption

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Simon Baker
Summer Cottage, 11 Carters Way, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 0BX
Mobile: 07850 954588 Email: simon.baker4@sky.com Skype: simon.baker37
uk.linkedin.com/in/SimonPBaker
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• An inspirational and dynamic leader in anti-corruption, counter-fraud and anti-money laundering
(AML) offshore and in the UK.
• Achievements include crime prevention/disruption and recoveries of £millions.
• Strengths underpinning these are a strategic focus, an extensive knowledge of financial crimes,
political astuteness and sensitivity when conducting investigations up to ministerial level.
• Seeking next challenge in SE England at a strategic level to enhance organisational
effectiveness in line with passion for countering financial crime.
• British and vetted to the highest level of UK security clearance.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Seven high profile public figures charged after Build strategic partnerships with senior law
leading a major anti-corruption investigation enforcement bodies and relevant figures
Led complex investigation into ‘clearing Increased effectiveness by securing
cycle’ cheque fraud securing prosecution executive powers for jurisdiction
Saw successful prosecution of senior Enhanced area’s capability in gathering
figure in a London Borough for theft and analysing intelligence
Seized £1.5m+ and provided intelligence Formal recognition by police for
which enabled further recovery of £1.2m+ ‘Exemplary Conduct’ (2011)
Introduced CPIA practises and procedures concerning
Disclosure into Case File preparation into jurisdiction
PRINCIPAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Strategic focus to visualise improvements Energy for tackling financial criminality and
and drive performance securing associated convictions
Gravitas to establish and underpin Building capability and growing talent by
strategic partnerships and secure buy-in coaching and empowering staff
Experienced practitioner of PACE, RIPA, CPIA Good knowledge of MS products including
& EHCR Excel & Windows
Witness and suspect interview trained Maintains operational awareness. Can be a
tactical thinker, logical and analytical processes
Case investigation and file preparation
Experienced in obtaining s.9 PACE warrants & Extensive experience of investigating complex fraud
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Drafting/implementing Operational Orders and deception cases
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Focus on the last 10 years)
Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission July 2011 – July 2015
Head of Investigations and Enforcement Unit
• Achieved maximum effectiveness in a challenging Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) environment
yet deployed minimum resources. Led integrated performance management.
• Built strategic partnerships with Attorney General, Director of Public Prosecutions, Commissioner
of Police, Auditor General, Chief Internal Auditor, National Crime Agency (NCA) (formerly SOCA)
Liaison Officers based in Miami, US LEAs and Special Investigation & Prosecution Team. Won
public sector trust and confidence.
• Led sensitive investigations into senior public officials and Ministers of allegations of corruption
and breaches of Code of Conduct which have resulted in corruption charges (including the Deputy
Commissioner of Police).
• Prepared Disclosure Bundles on all Cases in accordance with Common Law (Relevant & Non
Relevant) and best practise under CPIA, although not legal requirement.
• Designed and implemented Code of Conduct for Ministers and senior Public Officials here; liaised
with UK Cabinet Office.
• Played a pivotal role working with EU Law Reform Working Group to secure executive powers
through agreed amendment to Commissions Ordinance. This led to enhanced effectiveness.
• Oversaw successful implementation of UK National Intelligence Model into Integrity Commission
Enforcement Unit strategic plan; again, this improved effectiveness.
• Played a key role in expanding the Commission’s staff through recruitment.
• Held a leading role in National Risk Assessment of risk from financial crime to Turks & Caicos
Islands facilitated by Financial Services Commission and supported by World Bank.
• Keynote speaker at Good Governance Conference in Miami organised by Foreign &
Commonwealth Office for the Chiefs of Staff of British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean.
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) July 2006 – July 2011
Detective: New Scotland Yard, Counter Terrorist Command
National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU)
• Initiated and implemented strategic interventions to improve effectiveness by which Suspicious
Financial Reporting is identified as being relevant to Counter Terrorist Operations whilst attached
to the Terrorist Financing Team at UK Financial Investigations Unit, SOCA (NCA).
• Led complex investigation into ‘clearing cycle’ cheque fraud involving a Lithuanian organised
crime group with terrorist links to successful prosecution. Prepared Disclosure Bundle for Senior
Crown Counsel securing early guilty plea.
• Responsible for leading financial investigations into other networks suspected of planning mass
casualty attacks in the UK and overseas.
• Worked collaboratively with UK Intelligence Agencies.
• Delivered training and presented at leadership development venue (Bramshill Police College) to
national and international LEAs, Government Departments and international partner agencies.
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Detective: Economic and Specialist Crime Directorate (SCD 6)
Public Sector (Fraud Squad) 2006 – 2007
Attached to Corporate Anti-fraud Division of Lambeth Council identifying both internal and external
threats, significant allegations of fraud and money laundering.
• Investigated major procurement fraud in excess of £7m.
• Saw successful prosecution of senior council officer for theft.
• Planned and drafted Operational Order, and obtained multiple search warrants for Benefit Fraud
Investigation.
• Provided on-going advice, mentoring and training to Lambeth Council anti-fraud investigators.
• Liaised closely with PWC and KPMG as external auditors and Chief Internal Auditor at Council.
Sussex Police 1978 – 2006
Detective: Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
London Gatwick Airport 2001 – 2006
• Planned and implemented joint UK Customs/Police Cash Seizure Team.
• Responsible for identifying and dealing with the movement of illicit cash flows in/out of UK.
Personally seized £1.5m+ and provided intelligence which enabled recovery of £1.2m+.
Principal Development
In-house training courses with police/law enforcement community. Trained in Islamic Finance.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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