Mauritius FIU issues supplementary STR Guidance Note 4.1, clarifying expectations around suspicious activity escalation, MLRO responsibilities, internal assessments and timely STR reporting

It explains how firms should identify, escalate, assess and report suspicious activity under FIAMLA. The guidance clarifies that suspicion does not require proof or certainty; reasonable grounds are sufficient to trigger reporting. Employees should escalate suspicious matters directly and without delay to the MLRO/DMLRO, without unnecessary management approvals…