Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Terre-Rouge Man Arrested with Cannabis Near Notre-Dame Roundabout
Anti-drug officers arrested a 25-year-old man near the Notre-Dame roundabout in Mauritius late on Sunday, 4 October, in a roadside stop that…
Car Skids into Electric Pole at Belle-Rive, Four Injured
Four people were injured after a car skidded off the road and struck an electricity pole in Belle-Rive, a locality in the central region of …
CEB Fraud Case: Supreme Court Quashes Jail Term After 10-Year Delay
A former administrative clerk at the Central Electricity Board (CEB), Mauritius's state-owned electricity utility, has had his one-year pris…
Second Man Dies After Scaffolding Collapse at Upper Dagotière Temple
A scaffolding accident at a place of worship in Upper Dagotière, a village in the centre of Mauritius, has now claimed two lives after the s…
Gulshan Govind Remanded Again in 156kg Cannabis Case
A magistrate at the Bambous District Court has ruled that conspiracy charges against Gulshan Govind will stand, dealing a significant blow t…
Kidnapped and Burned Over Rs 3,600 Debt: Young Man Speaks Out
A young man in Mauritius has come forward with a deeply disturbing account of being kidnapped, held against his will, and burned with a lit …
Conspiracy Charge Upheld Against Gulshan Govind in 156kg Cannabis Seizure
A Mauritian court has upheld a provisional charge of conspiracy against a man named Gulshan Govind in connection with the seizure of 156 kil…
Doha Academy Mauritius Says It Received No Sexual Abuse Complaints
Doha Academy Mauritius, a private international school operating on the island, has publicly stated that it has not received any formal comp…
Money Laundering Accused Hemraj Monohur Freed After Four Months in Custody
A man accused of money laundering in Mauritius has been granted his freedom after spending four months in pre-trial detention, according to …
ADSU Seizes 424g of Cannabis and Rs 100,000 Cash in Plaine-Lauzun Raid
Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) carried out a drug bust in Plaine-Lauzun, seizing 424 grammes of cannabis and more than Rs 1…
Court Finds 'Reasonable Suspicion' Against Keshwarsingh Nadan in Money Laundering Case
A Mauritian court has ruled that there is sufficient "reasonable suspicion" to proceed against Keshwarsingh Nadan on allegations of money la…
Three Family Members Arrested in Plaine-Magnien Drug Bust
Three members of the same family have been arrested in Plaine-Magnien, a village in the south-east of Mauritius, on suspicion of drug traffi…
Police Inspector Granted Bail in Rs 75.9M Synthetic Drug Case
A serving police inspector in Mauritius has been released on bail under strict conditions after being charged in connection with a major syn…
Mauritius Police Issue Over 2,000 Fines in 48-Hour Blitz
Mauritius police have issued more than 2,000 contraventions, fixed-penalty notices covering traffic violations and public order offences, in…
Rs 100,000 in Car Parts Stolen from La-Tour-Koenig Garage
A young garage owner in La-Tour-Koenig, a residential area on the northwest coast of Mauritius, has been left counting the cost after thieve…
Drug Haul at Brisée-Verdière Cold Storage: Heroin, Meth and Synthetic Cannabinoids Seized
Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) officers uncovered a drug operation inside a refrigerated warehouse in Brisée-Verdière, a village on Mau…
Pedestrian Struck by Metro Express Train at Barkly Crossing
A pedestrian was struck by a Metro Express tram in the Barkly area of Mauritius after she attempted to cross the railway tracks, according t…
St-Paul Mason Caught After Stealing Whisky From Supermarket Three Times
A 34-year-old mason has been arrested after allegedly stealing bottles of whisky from a supermarket in St-Paul on at least three separate oc…
Nepali Worker Falls from Dormitory Second Floor in Mauritius
A Nepali national is currently in intensive care after falling from the second floor of a workers' dormitory in Mauritius, according to a re…
Bribery Probe: ASP Seewoo and Four Ex-Officers Face FCC Investigation
A serving police officer and four former members of the Mauritius Police Force are under investigation for alleged bribery, according to a r…
Lisa Lily Romain Case: Officer Reportedly Admits Role After Seeing CCTV Footage
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing Lisa Lily Romain affair: the police constable at the centre of the controversy is repor…
Mauritius Court Strikes Down Money Laundering Charge Against Accountant Sattar Hajee Abdoula
A district court ruling in Port-Louis has sent a clear message to Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC): suspicion and administrativ…
Police VIP Treatment Scandal: The Lily Romain Affair Explained
A police misconduct scandal involving a woman named Lily Romain has gripped Mauritius, raising serious questions about whether certain indiv…
DPP Recommends Sanctions Against Officials in Lily Romain Case
Mauritius's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended that sanctions be imposed in connection with the Lily Romain case, accordi…
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mauritius safe for tourists?−
Mauritius is generally considered one of Africa's safest countries for tourists. Violent crime is relatively rare, though petty theft and opportunistic crime do occur in busy areas. Tourists are advised to take standard precautions with valuables and avoid isolated areas at night.
What is the Mauritius Police Force?−
The Mauritius Police Force (MPF) is the national law enforcement agency, headquartered in Port Louis. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and employs around 12,000 officers. The force handles criminal investigation, traffic, and border control.
What is the drug situation in Mauritius?−
Drug trafficking and abuse, particularly synthetic drugs and heroin, remains a significant challenge in Mauritius. The government has introduced harm reduction programmes, but drug-related crime and court cases are regularly reported by Mauritian media.
What courts does Mauritius have?−
The Mauritius judicial system includes the Supreme Court (highest court on the island), the Intermediate Court, District Courts, and the Industrial Court. Final appeals can be made to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.