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Our mandate
Fighting Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing
The Financial Intelligence Unit is established by the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act 4 of 2008
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About Us
Fighting Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing
The Financial Intelligence Unit acts as a central national agency responsible for receiving, requesting, analyzing and dissemination to law enforcement agencies.
- Receiving Financial Reports
- Requesting Financial Reports
- Analyzing & Dissemination
We liase with the responsible bodies for disclosures of financial information concerning suspected proceeds of crime and alleged money laundering and terrorist financing offences with the aim to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and related financial crimes.
News And Awareness
Recent News and Awareness Posts
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Our main goal
Creating a Business with Authentic Integrity
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) was established in 2008 by the Government of Lesotho to effectively implement the provisions of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (MLPCA) which came into operation on 1 April 2008.
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Vision
intelligence reports for fighting money laundering and combating terrorist financing in Lesotho and Internationally.
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Mission
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Our Core Values
In all its endeavours and activities, FIU is committed to the following values:
- Professionalism
- Decisiveness
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Efficiency
- Commitment
- Respect
- Openness
- Credibility
- Trust
- Fairness
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