Mauritius Cabinet Approves New AML/CFT Penalty Regulations for 2025
03/11/2025
Port Louis, Mauritius – November 2025
In a significant move to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) framework, the Government of Mauritius has approved the promulgation of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering (Administrative Penalties) Regulations 2025.
These newly endorsed regulations introduce a structured, transparent penalty regime to enhance accountability and compliance across regulated sectors.
The framework outlines an exhaustive list of breaches of legal obligations, categorised by gravity into low, moderate, or high levels.
Key Features of the Regulations
- Penalty Range: Monetary fines will range from Rs5,000 to Rs250,000, depending on the severity of the breach.
- Assessment Criteria: Before imposing a penalty, regulatory bodies must evaluate:
- The gravity and duration of the breach
- Recurrence of non-compliance
- Compliance history and general conduct of the entity or individual
- Remedial actions already undertaken
- The economic impact of the penalty
Regulatory Bodies Empowered
The regulations serve as a call to action for all relevant authorities to ensure breaches are detected, investigated, and sanctioned in a timely and consistent manner. The key regulatory bodies tasked with enforcement include:
- Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Gambling Regulatory Authority
- Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants
- Registrar of Companies
This development marks a pivotal step in Mauritius’s ongoing efforts to align with international AML/CFT standards and reinforce its reputation as a compliant and transparent financial jurisdiction. [maurice-info.mu]
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