First Meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The new inter-ministerial committee tasked with combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/CPF) held its first meeting on November 13, 2025, at the Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning in Ebène.

This body, approved by the Cabinet on November 7, aims to enhance governmental coordination ahead of Mauritius' mutual evaluation by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), scheduled for 2027.

Co-chaired by Attorney General Gavin Glover and Minister Jyoti Jeetun, the committee includes several government members such as Dhananjay Ramful, Reza Uteem, and Aadil Ameer Meea.

In their opening remarks, the co-chairs emphasized the necessity for a concerted mobilization.

Jyoti Jeetun highlighted that the committee represents "a unified and comprehensive government approach" and that demonstrating the effectiveness of the national framework will be crucial.

Gavin Glover, for his part, stressed the importance of institutional vigilance to avoid being placed back on the FATF grey list.

Discussions focused on the findings of the mid-term evaluation by ESAAMLG, the national strategy for 2025-2026, and training needs.

Members identified several challenges, including inter-institutional coordination, rapid data transmission, and a shortage of specialized skills.

The committee agreed to strengthen collaboration between supervisory authorities and law enforcement agencies to enhance the effectiveness of the national framework.

Fabrice Larétif