Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
PCIC
Scientific Criminal Investigation Police

Justice through science

We investigate complex crimes with scientific rigor, integrity, and respect for fundamental rights - in service of the people of Timor-Leste.

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National Director of the Scientific and Criminal Investigation Police
National Director of the Scientific and Criminal Investigation Police
Justice through science. We reaffirm PCIC's commitment to rigorous, scientific, independent, impartial, and truth-driven criminal investigation, in the service of justice, national security, and the protection of citizens.
Dr. Vicente Fernandes e Brito
National Director of the Scientific and Criminal Investigation Police
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Departments & Units

Specialization in service of justice

Units specialized in forensics, cybercrime, anti-corruption, and criminal investigation - coordinated to resolve cases with rigor.

Criminalistics Laboratory

Technical-scientific unit responsible for the collection, preservation, analysis, and assessment of material evidence in criminal proceedings. Supports investigations with forensic expertise in ballistics, document examination, toxicology, and biological-trace analysis.

Criminal Investigation

The Central Criminal Investigation Department (DCIC) is PCIC’s operational core, responsible for conducting investigations into serious, complex, and organised crime, under the functional direction of the Public Prosecution Service.

Anti-Corruption Unit

Specialised structure investigating active and passive corruption, embezzlement, abuse of power, influence peddling, money laundering, and illicit enrichment, in coordination with the Anti-Corruption Commission (CAC).

Cybercrime Unit

Investigates unauthorised access, online fraud, computer fraud, sexual exploitation of minors in digital environments, and attacks on critical infrastructure, with technical capacity for the forensic analysis of electronic devices.

Criminal Identification

Maintains and manages the national fingerprint registry, biometric databases, and systems for the identification of suspects and defendants, in support of investigations and international police cooperation.

International Cooperation

PCIC’s national focal point for INTERPOL, ASEANAPOL, and strategic bilateral partners. Coordinates cooperation requests, international warrants, and transnational investigations.

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News & Announcements

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Operation recovers USD 42 million from Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraudCybercrime
15 December 2025

Operation recovers USD 42 million from Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud

PCIC arrests in Timor-Leste a fugitive subject to an INTERPOL Red NoticeINTERPOL
20 November 2025

PCIC arrests in Timor-Leste a fugitive subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice

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Cybercrime
15 October 2025

Online fraud centre dismantled in Oécussi

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