Ministers Unite to Combat Money Laundering Ahead of Crucial 2027 Review

A newly established inter-ministerial committee, formed to strengthen the fight against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Weapons Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF), held its inaugural meeting on November 13, 2025.

The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning in Ebène, marks a significant governmental push ahead of the crucial 2027 mutual evaluation of Mauritius by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).

Urgency and High-Level Attendance

The committee, which was officially approved by the Cabinet on November 7, is co-chaired by Attorney General Gavin Glover and Minister Jyoti Jeetun.

Both co-chairs stressed the need for concerted mobilisation in their opening addresses.

Minister Jeetun described the committee as representing “an unified and comprehensive approach by the government” and emphasised its crucial role in demonstrating the effectiveness of the national framework.

Attorney General Glover highlighted the importance of institutional vigilance specifically to prevent a return to the FATF Grey List.

Key government members in attendance included Dhananjay Ramful, Reza Uteem, and Aadil Ameer Meea.

Action Points and Identified Challenges

Discussions at the first meeting focused on the findings of the recent ESAAMLG mid-term evaluation, the proposed national strategy for 2025-2026, and training requirements.

A primary agreement reached by the committee was the need to reinforce collaboration between supervisory authorities and law enforcement agencies to improve the national framework’s overall effectiveness.

Members acknowledged several significant challenges, including issues with inter-agency coordination, the rapid transmission of data, and a scarcity of specialised expertise across institutions.

Source: Defi Media