A high-level team from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun a significant five-day training initiative in Mauritius. This program is specifically designed to boost the island nation’s ability to combat financial crimes effectively.
From September 22nd to 26th, four experienced ED officials will lead training sessions for officers of the newly established Mauritius Financial Crime Commission (FCC).
This comprehensive training, held in Port Louis, is a direct outcome of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025. The agreement aims to foster stronger bilateral cooperation between the ED and the Mauritian FCC in their shared fight against financial illicit activities.
The curriculum directly addresses critical vulnerabilities identified in Mauritius’s 2025 National Risk Assessment, particularly concerning anti-money laundering measures and ‘high-risk areas.’ It also serves as a vital capacity-building program for new investigators joining the FCC.
Participants will engage in practical workshops covering key aspects of financial crime fighting, including intricate money laundering investigations, sophisticated financial intelligence gathering, efficient asset recovery strategies, robust international cooperation mechanisms, and advanced cybercrime countermeasures.
This initiative underscores India’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and upholding Financial Action Task Force standards. It’s expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation in investigations, technical support, and critical intelligence sharing between the ED and the FCC, as confirmed by the Central agency.