Mauritius Police Hunt Man, 36, Wanted for Child Sexual Abuse
Jean François Veckranges, last known to live in Tranquebar, is being sought by police after a child sexual abuse complaint was filed at Pope Hennessy station.
Mauritian police are actively searching for a 36-year-old man in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation, after a complaint was lodged at the Pope Hennessy police station in Port Louis.
The suspect, identified as Jean François Veckranges, is wanted on suspicion of causing a child to be sexually abused, an offence under Mauritian law. His last known address was in Chateau d'Eau, in the Tranquebar area of Port Louis, but he has not been located there.
Authorities say he has been untraceable since the matter was reported, and a formal search is now underway.
The Pope Hennessy police station serves a densely populated district of central Port Louis. Cases of this nature in Mauritius are handled under the Child Protection Act and related provisions of the Criminal Code, which carry significant penalties for offences involving the sexual exploitation or abuse of minors.
The Child Development Unit, operating under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, is the primary government body responsible for the protection and welfare of children in Mauritius. It works alongside police in cases involving minors.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jean François Veckranges is urged to contact the nearest police station or the Police Emergency line on 999.
What this means: When a suspect in a child abuse case cannot be located, Mauritian police can issue a formal wanted notice, allowing officers nationwide to detain the individual on sight. The case will be handled by the Child Protection Unit within the police force, and prosecutors may apply for a warrant. Members of the public who knowingly shelter a wanted person can themselves face obstruction of justice charges.
Source: Le Defi Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What law covers child sexual abuse offences in Mauritius?−
Child sexual abuse in Mauritius is prosecuted under the Child Protection Act and relevant sections of the Criminal Code. The Child Development Unit, under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, works with the police Child Protection Unit to investigate such cases and support victims.
What should I do if I have information about a wanted person in Mauritius?−
You can contact the nearest police station or call the Police Emergency line on 999. You may also report anonymously. Knowingly harbouring or assisting a wanted person can result in criminal charges under Mauritian law.
Where is Tranquebar, the suspect's last known address?−
Tranquebar is a residential neighbourhood in the Chateau d'Eau area of Port Louis, Mauritius's capital city. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Pope Hennessy police station, where the complaint in this case was filed.
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