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Mauritius Makes Progress in Fighting Terrorist Financing

Mauritius has made significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures, according to its latest report. The island nation had been under enhanced follow-up since 2018, following a mutual evaluation report that identified areas of concern.

Key Achievements

• Mauritius has addressed deficiencies against several key recommendations, including those related to customer due diligence and reporting suspicious transactions.
• The country is now compliant with 26 out of 40 international standards and largely compliant with 14 others.

Areas for Improvement

While there are still areas that require improvement, the progress made by Mauritius is a significant step forward in its efforts to combat terrorist financing. The country will continue to work closely with the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) to further strengthen its AML/CFT measures and ensure the implementation of effective controls.

Legislative Steps

Mauritius has taken important legislative steps to combat terrorism and terrorist financing, including:

• The establishment of a national committee for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism
• Enhancements to its financial intelligence unit
• Important legislative changes to strengthen AML/CFT measures

Commitment to Compliance

Mauritius’s progress in addressing deficiencies against international standards is a testament to the government’s commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. As the country continues to work towards full compliance with international standards, it demonstrates its dedication to maintaining a robust and effective AML/CFT regime.

Source: ESAAMLG