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Mauritius Imposes Financial Sanctions and Embargoes

As a dualist country, Mauritius has a sanctions regime in place to adhere to international standards and non-compliance leads to criminal penalties. The country must implement all UN Security Council resolutions as a member of the United Nations.

Autonomous Sanctions Program

In addition to following UN sanctions, Mauritius has its own autonomous sanctions program, which includes targeted sanctions and other measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations in response to threats to the peace, breaches of the peace, and acts of aggression.

Implementing Sanctions

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) plays a crucial role in implementing Mauritius’ sanctions program. The FIU is the central Mauritian agency for:

  • Requesting, receiving, analyzing, and disseminating financial information regarding suspected proceeds of crime and alleged money laundering offenses
  • Providing information on the financing of any activities or transactions related to terrorism

National Sanctions Secretariat (NSSEC)

The NSSEC has been established under Sections 4 and 7 of The United Nations (Financial Prohibitions, Arms Embargo, and Travel Ban) Sanctions Act 2019 respectively. The NSSEC is responsible for:

  • Coordinating the implementation of sanctions and other measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council
  • Overseeing the enforcement of sanctions in Mauritius

Other Institutions Involved in Enforcement

The following institutions are responsible for enforcing sanctions in Mauritius:

Contact Information

For more information on Mauritius’ sanctions program, please contact the National Sanctions Secretariat or the Financial Intelligence Unit.