The National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) wishes to inform the public that LWS Trading and RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd., operating from Ma’ufanga, have to date, engaged in unauthorized foreign exchange services, in contravention of the Foreign Exchange Control Act 2018 (FEC Act). Providing money transfer services is classified as foreign exchange services, which are legally restricted to Authorized Persons holding a valid license issued by the Reserve Bank, as specified in section 13(1) of the FEC Act 2018.
The individuals responsible for the operations at LWS Trading and RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd have been directed to immediately cease all unauthorized activities and apply for the requisite license from the Reserve Bank. This matter has also been reported to the Ministry of Police to ensure swift compliance and to facilitate any necessary legal actions.
For Customers Affected by LWS Trading Operations and RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd
Customers who have been affected by the activities of LWS Trading and RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd are encouraged to contact the Non-Banks Unit through telephone +(676) 24057 or mobile +(676) 8701460. NRBT is committed to assisting affected customers in addressing their grievances and providing necessary support during this period. Please reach out to us for assistance and further information.
The Reserve Bank again reminds the members of the public to refrain from transacting with any unauthorized foreign exchange business.
Fakafetongi Pa’anga Ta’efakalao ‘a e LWS Trading mo e RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd
‘Oku ‘oatu heni ‘a e fakatokanga mei he Pangike Pule Fakafonua ‘a Tonga΄, ki he kakai ‘o e fonua ke mou mea’i ko e ongo kautaha koia ko e LWS Trading pea mo e RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd, na’a na fakahoko ta’efakalao ‘a e ngaahi
ngaue fakafetongi pa’anga muli mei hona ‘ofisi ‘i Ma’ufanga, ‘o na maumau’i ai ‘a e Lao ki hono Pule’i ‘o e Fetongi Pa’anga Muli 2018 (FEC Act 2018). Ko hono fakahoko ha pisinisi fakafetongi pa’anga muli, ‘oku fakangatangata ‘e he lao ki he kau ma’u mafai pe, ‘a ia ‘oku nau lolotonga ma’u ha laiseni mei he Pangike Pule Fakafonua ‘a Tonga, fakatatau ki he tu’utu’uni ‘o e kupu 13(1) ‘o e Lao ki hono Pule’i ‘o e Fetongi Pa’anga Muli 2018.
Kuo ‘osi fakahoko atu ‘a e tu’utu’uni ki he ongo kautaha ni, ke ta’ofi leva ‘a e ngaahi ngaue ta’efakalao ni pea ke fakahu mai ha kole laiseni ngofua ki he Pangike Pule. Kuo ‘osi lipooti ki he Potungaue Polisi ke fakapapau’i ‘oku muimui’i totonu ‘a e ngaahi tu’utu’uni fakalao pea ke tokoni kiha ngaahi tu’utu’uni fakalao ‘e malava ke fakahoko.
Kau Kasitoma na’e uesia ‘i he fakahoko ngaue ‘a e LWS Trading pea mo e RK3 Pacific Tonga Ltd.
Ko kimoutolu kotoa pe na’e uesia ‘i he ngaahi ngaue fakafetongi pa’anga muli ta’efakalao ‘a e ongo kautaha ni, 'oku ‘oatu ‘a e kole ke mou fetu’utaki ki he Va’a ‘oku Tokangaekina ‘a e Ngaahi Kautaha Fakapa’anga ‘ikai ko ha Pangikee, ‘i he Telefoni 24057 pe koe telefoni to’oto’o 8701460. ‘Oku ‘i heni ‘a e Pangike Pule ke tokoni’i kimoutolu, ‘i ho’omou ngaahi launga pea mo ha ngaahi tokoni pe ‘e ala fakahoko he taimi ko’ eni. Kataki ‘o fetu’utaki mai ki ha toe faka’eke’eke.
‘Oku mau kei tapou atu pe heni ki he kakai ‘o e fonua ke mou faka’ehi’ehi mei hono ngaue’aki ‘a e ngaahi kautaha ‘oku te’eki ke ma’u ha’anau laiseni ki homou ngaahi ngaue fakapa’anga.
