Nick Edwards
Rogerstone,Newport
Summary
Accredited financial investigator with expertise in fraud and complex criminal investigations. Proficient in POCA investigations, including restraint, confiscation, and money laundering cases. Skilled in case file preparation and disclosure processes under CPIA, with experience in court attendance. Demonstrates strong capabilities in financial intelligence development, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Specialist Fraud Detective
Gwent Police
2021.04 - Current
- Detective – Financial Investigations Unit (April 2021 – Present)
- Lead criminal and financial investigations as Officer in the Case, managing caseloads from initial intelligence through to prosecution and asset recovery.
- Conduct investigations under PACE and POCA 2002, including restraint and confiscation proceedings, achieving successful outcomes.
- Develop financial intelligence to support wider criminal investigations and enforcement activity.
- Prepare and submit warrant applications and lead operational execution.
- Conduct PACE compliant interviews with suspects, victims and key witnesses.
- Compile comprehensive case files in line with CPIA disclosure requirements.
- Present evidence in court and support prosecution processes.
- Provide expert advice on financial investigation strategies, balancing enforcement benefits with proportionality and risk.
Detective
Gwent Police
2015.04 - 2021.04
- Detective – Public Protection Unit (April 2015 – April 2021)
- Investigated serious and complex offences involving vulnerable victims.
- Conducted Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) interviews with vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, including children.
- Managed high-risk investigations requiring sensitivity, safeguarding, and multi-agency coordination.
Detective
Gwent Police
2011.02 - 2015.04
- Detective – Volume Crime (February 2011 – April 2015)
- Investigated a broad range of criminal offences, managing cases from report to court outcome.
- Developed strong investigative, interviewing, and evidential skills.
Uniform Response Officer
Gwent Police
1999.07 - 2011.02
- Delivered frontline policing services, responding to incidents and conducting initial investigations.
- Preservation of crime scenes and securing evidence.
- Built strong foundations in evidence gathering, public engagement, teamworking and decision-making under pressure.
Education
A Levels - Mathematics
Monmouth School
1987.09 - 1989.07
AO Levels - Mathematics
Monmouth School
1982.09 - 1989.07
O Levels - Mathematics, English Language & Literature, Sciences, French, Design & Technology
Monmouth School
1982.09 - 1989.07
Skills
- Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA)
- PIP2 Accredited – Professionalising Investigation Programme (Level 2)
- POCA Investigations – Restraint, Confiscation, and Money Laundering cases
- Officer in the Case (OIC) – End-to-end case ownership
- Criminal Investigations – Fraud, financial crime, and complex cases
- Fraud Act 2006 – Extensive knowledge and investigation experience
- PACE Interviews – Tier 3 suspect, significant witness, and vulnerable witness interviewing
- Court Processes – Case file preparation, disclosure (CPIA), and court attendance
- Warrant Applications & Execution
- PACE and POCA Production Orders
- Financial Intelligence Development & Analysis
- Risk Assessment & Decision-Making
- Multi-agency Working
- Remote & Independent Working
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Certification
- Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA)
- PIP2 Accredited Investigator
- Financial Intelligence Officer
- Confiscation & Restraint Trained (POCA)
- Money Laundering & CPIA Trained
- Cryptocurrency Investigation Training
- Tier 3 Enhanced Suspect Interviewer
- ABE Interviewer (Vulnerable & Intimidated Witnesses)
Additional information
- Full UK driving licence and willing to travel nationally, including overnight stays
- Experienced in independent and home-based working
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and ethical investigation practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Timeline
Specialist Fraud Detective
Gwent Police
2021.04 - Current
Detective
Gwent Police
2015.04 - 2021.04
Detective
Gwent Police
2011.02 - 2015.04
Uniform Response Officer
Gwent Police
1999.07 - 2011.02
A Levels - Mathematics
Monmouth School
1987.09 - 1989.07
AO Levels - Mathematics
Monmouth School
1982.09 - 1989.07
O Levels - Mathematics, English Language & Literature, Sciences, French, Design & Technology
Monmouth School
1982.09 - 1989.07