17 October 2022 Issue 5 Melissa Virahsawmy-Naik and Zahrah Juman

Will VASPs get stung?

Melissa Virahsawmy-Naik and Zahrah Juman assess the legislative landscape in Mauritius for cryptocurrencies and virtual assets

Key points

What is the issue?

The adequacy of anti-money laundering regulations in Mauritius in relation to the new Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021.

What does it mean for me?

Practitioners should be alive to whether such regulations meet international standards to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

What can I take away?

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