The FIU’s mandate is to:
- Receive and collect reports on suspicious and prescribed financial transactions and other information relevant to money laundering and terrorist financing activities;
- Receive reports on the cross-border movement of large amounts of currency or monetary instruments;
- Analyze and assess the information it receives;
- Provide international law enforcement authorities with the financial intelligence that would be relevant to the investigation and prosecution of money laundering offences and terrorist financing offences;
- Ensure that personal information under its control is protected from unauthorized disclosure;
- Ensure compliance by financial intermediaries and other entities with their obligations under the FIU Act and the Money Laundering and Terrorism (Prevention) Act and Regulations;
- Enhance public awareness and understanding of matters related to money laundering and terrorist financing