Tevin Sithanen ICTA Case File Heading to DPP Within Weeks
Police investigators say the Tevin Sithanen file will reach the Director of Public Prosecutions within two to three weeks after threats were made via audio recording.
A criminal investigation file involving Tevin Sithanen and executives of the Menlo Park company is set to be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) within the next two to three weeks, according to proceedings at the Curepipe District Court on Thursday.
Inspector Seebaluck, representing the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID), the specialist financial and economic crime unit of the Mauritius Police Force, told the court that the investigation has been completed. Senior officers are currently reviewing the case documents before the file is formally submitted to the DPP's office. The DPP will then decide whether to issue charges or take other legal action.
The case stems from the circulation of an audio recording in which a voice attributed to Tevin Sithanen allegedly makes threats against Aditi Boolell and Stephane Adam, both executives at Menlo Park. Following the spread of that recording, Sithanen was arrested and placed under a provisional charge of violating the Information and Communication Technologies Act, commonly known as the ICTA Act.
The ICTA Act is Mauritius's main legislation governing electronic communications and online conduct. It includes provisions that criminalise the use of electronic means, including audio or video recordings and social media, to threaten, harass or harm individuals. Violations can carry significant penalties.
The matter was adjourned until 9 December, when the case is expected to return to court for a further update on the DPP's position.
What this means: Until the DPP reviews the file and issues a formal opinion, the provisional charge against Tevin Sithanen remains just that, provisional. The DPP's office has the authority to confirm charges, modify them, or decide not to proceed. This stage is a standard step in Mauritius's criminal justice process for cases of this nature, and no trial date has been set. The outcome will depend on the DPP's assessment of the evidence gathered during the CCID investigation.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICTA Act in Mauritius and what does it cover?β
The Information and Communication Technologies Act (ICTA Act) is Mauritius's primary law regulating electronic and digital communications. It includes provisions that make it a criminal offence to use electronic means such as audio recordings, messaging or social media to threaten, harass or intimidate others. The Act is enforced by the Mauritius Police Force and prosecuted through the Director of Public Prosecutions.
What is the role of the DPP in Mauritius criminal cases?β
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Mauritius is an independent constitutional officer responsible for deciding whether to prosecute criminal cases. Once police complete an investigation, the file is submitted to the DPP's office, which reviews the evidence and issues a formal opinion on whether charges should be confirmed, changed or dropped. No trial can proceed without the DPP's clearance in serious cases.
What is Menlo Park in Mauritius?β
Menlo Park is a company based in Mauritius. Its executives Aditi Boolell and Stephane Adam are the individuals named as targets of the alleged threats in the audio recording that led to the provisional charge against Tevin Sithanen under the ICTA Act.
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