Financial Intelligence Unit
Established under Section 9 of the Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act in August 2002, the FIU is the central Mauritian agency for the request, receipt, analysis and dissemination of financial information regarding suspected proceeds of crime and alleged money laundering offences as well as the financing of any activities or transactions related to terrorism to relevant authorities.
The FIU is the AML/CFT regulator for Attorneys, Barristers, Notaries, Law firms, Foreign Law firms, Joint Law Ventures, Foreign Lawyers under the Law Practitioners Act, Dealers in Jewellery, Precious Stones or Precious Metals and Real Estate Agents, including Land Promoters and Property Developers.
Latest Updates
Workshop on Targeted Financial Sanctions and Suspicious Transaction Report
The Financial Intelligence Unit conducted a workshop on Targeted Financial Sanctions and Suspicious Transaction Report, for the Reporting Entities operating in the Real Estate Sector. The workshop covered presentation by FIU officers, sharing of experience and challenges faced by the sector with regards to the AML/CFT supervisory framework
FIU Supplementary STR Guidance Note 4.1
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is pleased to share a Supplementary Guidance on the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Process, STR Guidance Note 4.1.
FIU and MRA Reinforce Cooperation in the Fight Against Financial Crime
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) recently engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest relating to the prevention of financial crimes.
UN Security Council Sanctions List
Latest Updates of the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List
GoAML
Lodge an STR with the FIU via the goAML Web
FIAMLA 2002
The Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2002