The FCC is also member of various networks and associations which allows for regular exchange of information, best practices, and expertise among their members and access to resources that might otherwise be difficult to obtain. It allows the FCC to keep abreast of latest development in the field and contribute to the international agenda to fight financial crimes.
Interview with Mr. Simon Marsh, Head of Africa – ICAR, Basel Institute on Governance
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) had the privilege of hosting Mr. Simon Marsh, Head of Africa at the International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) of the Basel Institute on Governance, during his official visit to Mauritius from 06 to 08 August 2025. The visit formed part of ongoing collaboration between the FCC and ICAR aimed at strengthening national capacity in the areas of financial investigations, asset recovery, and the fight against corruption and money laundering. In this interview, Mr. Marsh outlines the main objectives of his mission to Mauritius and underscores the importance of strategic engagement with national institutions in advancing asset recovery and promoting good governance.
African Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Network (AFR LEN)
The African Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Network (AFR LEN) was officially launched in Mauritius in April 2024. It is co-chaired by Mauritius and South Africa.
It is a network which aims at leveraging the experience of both members and non-members of the OECD Working Group on Bribery to equip law enforcement authorities in Africa with the necessary tools and knowledge to investigate and effectively prosecute cases of transnational corruption.
International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC)
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in July 2020 with the UK’s National Crime Agency IACCC, the FCC is an Associate Member of the IACCC under the Associate Membership Scheme (AMS).
Through this collaboration, the FCC, particularly the Investigation Division, has benefited significantly from the IACCC in terms of capacity building, access to specialized expertise, and global intelligence-sharing.
Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network)
GlobE provides a platform for peer-to-peer information exchange and informal cooperation to better identify, investigate and prosecute cross-border corruption offences and recover stolen assets. FCC was a member of the Steering Committee of the GlobE Network and has also played a leading role in its setting up, namely through contribution to the Expert Group Meeting held and the Interim Task Force set-up to finalize modalities of the Network.
At the level of the FCC, the GlobE Network has allowed for enhanced informal cooperation, better networking with law enforcement agencies, and access to specialized training and capacity-building opportunities for its staff.
International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA)
The FCC is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). The IAACA is an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with the mandate to promote effective implementation of the UNCAC.
Mauritius is actively contributing to the different initiatives/projects of the IAACA and is also responsible of the Southern African region under the IAACA African States Regional Group.
For more details about IAACA, please click on the link: https://iaaca.net/
International Association of Prosecutors (IAP)
The FCC is a member of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) which is the only worldwide organisation of prosecutors and regularly participates in its events.
Réseau en Matière D’éthique et de Déontologie
Parlementaire (RFEDP)
The Réseau Francophone D’éthique et de Déontologie Parlementaire (RFEDP) is a voluntary association of practising professionals of organisations and institutions dealing with the issue of ethics and integrity for Members of Legislative Assemblies.
The FCC is a founding member of the RFEDP. It was the ‘Administrator’ of the Bureau for two years and is now a ‘membre régulier’ of the Réseau.