Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Fayzal Ally Beegun Files Police Report Over Death Threats
Fayzal Ally Beegun, a well-known figure in Mauritian public life, has filed an official complaint with police following death threats made a…
French Detainee Says She Had Feelings for Sodnac Police Officer
A case of alleged sexual relations inside a Mauritian police station has taken a striking turn, with the French national at the centre of th…
Body of Foreign National Recovered Near Îlot Gabriel, Mauritius
The body of a foreign national was recovered from the sea near Îlot Gabriel, a small uninhabited islet located off the northern coast of Mau…
Motorcyclist Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash in Pamplemousses
A motorcyclist lost his life after being involved in a serious road accident in Pamplemousses, a district in the north of Mauritius best kno…
Fisherman Caught With 225 Heroin Doses and Rs 77,275 in Cash
Mauritian anti-drug units have arrested a fisherman after seizing 225 doses of heroin and Rs 77,275 in cash during a targeted operation, acc…
Inmate 'Ti-Kavi' Violently Attacked Inside Beau-Bassin Prison
A disturbing incident has emerged from the Beau-Bassin Prison in Mauritius, where a prisoner known by the nickname "Ti-Kavi" was subjected t…
TikTok Property Scams Are Targeting Mauritians With Fake Luxury Deals
A architect-designed house in Floréal for just Rs 750,000? A luxury property for Rs 600,000 with a Rs 20,000 deposit spread over six years? …
Lily Romain: 'A VIPSU Officer Tried to Embrace Me' at Sodnac Police Station
Mauritian public figure Lily Romain has come forward with a personal account of alleged inappropriate behaviour by a member of the Very Impo…
Mauritius Woman's Life Threatened After Exposing Daughter-in-Law
A Mauritian woman named Saraswattee Mootia found herself at the centre of a chilling murder-for-hire plot after she reportedly uncovered the…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported in Baie-du-Tombeau
A fatal road accident involving a motorcycle occurred in Baie-du-Tombeau, a coastal locality situated on the northwestern outskirts of Port …
Cannabis Traffickers Used Wastewater Station as Secret Hide in Mauritius
Mauritian authorities are investigating an alleged cannabis trafficking network that reportedly used an unlikely location as a stash point: …
CCTV Footage Shows Bus Door Flew Open Before Kennan Martin Fell to His Death
CCTV footage reviewed in connection with the death of Kennan Martin has revealed a critical detail: the door of the bus he was travelling on…
Police Bust Indoor Cannabis Farm in Grand-Sable, Mauritius
Mauritius anti-drug investigators have dismantled an indoor cannabis growing operation in Grand-Sable, a coastal village on the south-easter…
Filmed Violence at Beau-Bassin Prison Triggers Official Inquiry
Mauritian authorities have opened a formal investigation after footage emerged allegedly showing acts of violence inside the Beau-Bassin Pri…
Mahend Gungapersad Files Fake News Complaint with Mauritius CCID
Mahend Gungapersad, a prominent Mauritian public figure, has formally filed a complaint with the Central Criminal Investigation Department (…
Brother and Daughter-in-Law Arrested Over Triolet Murder
Mauritius police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of a woman identified as Saraswatee Mootia in Triolet, a town in the…
Thieves Steal Rs 1.4 Million Worth of Goods from Bell-Village Warehouse
A major theft has been reported at a warehouse in Bell-Village, a locality in the Plaines Wilhems district of central Mauritius, with losses…
Pedestrian, 67, Killed by Motorcycle in Grand-Gaube
A 67-year-old pedestrian has lost his life after being hit by a motorcycle in Grand-Gaube, a quiet coastal village on the northern tip of Ma…
Money Laundering Case: Jagai Allowed to Contact Four Witnesses
A Mauritian court has ruled that Ashik Allysaheb Ameersaheb Jagai, who is facing allegations of money laundering, will be permitted to conta…
Drugs Hidden in Gummies and Vapes: ADSU Warns Mauritius Parents
Mauritius's Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) has issued a public warning after discovering that illegal drugs are increasingly being hidd…
Safe-Box Case: DPP's Appeal Adjourned to Fix a Hearing Date
A court hearing in one of Mauritius's most closely watched criminal cases, known locally as the affaire des coffres-forts, or the safe-box a…
FCC Blocks Full Bail Disclosure in Moothoocurpen Case
The Financial Crime Commission (FCC) has told a Mauritian court that certain elements of its investigation into suspect Moothoocurpen cannot…
Staff Member Threatened With Knife at SOS Children's Village Bambous
A senior staff member at SOS Children's Village in Bambous, western Mauritius, says she was threatened with a knife by a 14-year-old residen…
Munawara Begum Case: Lawyer Urges FCC Probe Into Bangladeshi Recruiters
The disappearance of Munawara Begum, a Bangladeshi migrant worker in Mauritius, has taken a new turn as prominent human rights lawyer Me Ram…
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.