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Financial Crimes Investigation Unit (FCIU)

The FCIU is a specialized unit within the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) dedicated to the detection, investigation, and prosecution of financial crimes. The FCIU plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of Mauritius by addressing various forms of financial misconduct, including fraud, money laundering, corruption, and other economic offences.



Financing of Drug Dealing Investigation Unit (FDDIU)

The FDDIU is a specialized unit within the FCC tasked with combating the financial aspects of drug-related crimes. The unit’s primary focus is to disrupt and dismantle the financial networks that support drug trafficking and distribution, thereby weakening the overall drug trade operations in Mauritius.


For more info, refer to the Section 5 of FCC Act


Sub Units

Prosecution Unit

The unit is mainly engaged in drafting of information and assist the legal advisers of the Commission in court proceedings. It also manages the lodging of prosecution cases and monitor the attendance of both witness and accused parties for court appearance.

Intelligence Unit

The Intelligence Unit assists in investigation by:

Information Gathering – collect information from various sources such as informants, surveillance, electronic intercepts, public records and other law enforcement agencies.

Intelligence Analysis – Examine collected data to identify patterns, trends and connection among criminal activities.

Risk Assessment – Intelligence assess the threat posed by criminal activities and individuals to prioritize investigations and allocate resources effectively.

Support for investigations – Provide crucial support to ongoing investigation by supplying investigators with relevant leads, background information on suspects and insights into criminal networks.

Proactive response – monitor trends and emerging threats and provide early warnings about potential criminal activities.

For more info, refer to the Section 66 of the FCC Act.

Digital Forensic Laboratory

The DFL supports the Investigation Division through the examination and extraction of data from digital devices secured during the course of investigation such as computers, mobile phones and storage media. The Unit provides technical assistance for identification, collection, and preservation of digital evidence. This unit is instrumental in the FCC’s efforts to combat digital crimes and ensure the integrity and admissibility of evidence in court. This evidence is crucial in linking suspects to crime, reconstructing events and supporting prosecutions.