About Us
Established under Section 9 of the Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act in August 2002 as subsequently amended, the Financial Intelligence Unit (the FIU) is the National Central Agency in Mauritius responsible for the request, receipt, analysis and dissemination of information regarding suspected proceeds of crime, money laundering offences and the financing of terrorism and proliferation to relevant national and international authorities.
The FIU is also the AML/CFT regulator for Law firms, Foreign Law Firms, Joint Law Ventures, Foreign Lawyers, Attorneys, Barristers, Notaries, Dealers in jewellery, precious stones or precious metals and Real Estate Agents including Land Promoters and Property Developers.
Mission Statement
To demonstrate excellence in the receipt, analysis and dissemination of intelligence both nationally and internationally and to promote guidance in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation.
Vision Statement
To protect the integrity of Mauritius as a safe and clean country.