Mauritius is welcoming the delegation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) from 13 to 15 September. This visit will decide whether Mauritius will be able to leave the FATF grey list next October or not.

The FATF will conduct an on-site visit to Mauritius. The objective of this crucial visit for the financial sector is to confirm that the technical aspects of the action plan have been completed and that there is institutional capacity and high-level political commitment to implement reforms in the medium and long term. Members of the delegation will meet representatives of the ministries and authorities concerned and visit the premises of certain institutions. The decision to send a delegation to Mauritius for an on-site visit was taken recently during the FATF plenary meeting. On that occasion, the FATF noted that Mauritius has substantially completed its action plan and warrants an on-site evaluation to verify that the implementation of reforms in the framework of Mauritius's fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism has begun and is continuing, and that the political commitment remains in place to support implementation in the future.

The group noted that Mauritius has carried out key reforms by conducting awareness-raising activities to promote understanding of the risks and obligations associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The country has also developed risk-based supervision plans for the Financial Services Commission. It guaranteed timely access to basic information and information on beneficial owners specified by the competent authorities. In addition, the Government of Mauritius provided training to law enforcement authorities.