Mauritius Crime & Justice News
MauritiusNews.com covers crime and justice across the island, including police investigations, court proceedings, drug trafficking cases, road safety incidents, and the work of Mauritius's judicial system. We report accurately and responsibly on cases that matter to the public.
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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…
Father Allegedly Attacked by Son Over Rs 15 in Drug-Fuelled Assault
A father in Mauritius has come forward claiming he was physically assaulted by his own son, over a dispute involving just fifteen rupees, an…
Munawara Begum Case: Lawyer Calls for FCC Probe Into Bangladeshi Worker Recruitment Agents
Human rights lawyer Me Rama Valayden has formally called on the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Mauritius to open an investigation into…
Two Buried Shotgun Cartridges Found in Quartier-Militaire
Two shotgun cartridges were discovered buried in the ground in Quartier-Militaire, a town located in the Moka district in the centre of Maur…
Police Operation in Mauritius Nets 34 Undocumented Foreigners
Mauritius police have arrested 34 foreign nationals who were found to be residing or working in the country without valid immigration docume…
156kg Cannabis Seizure: Gulshan Govind's Bail Ruling Due Sept 28
A Mauritian court is set to rule on September 28 on whether Gulshan Govind will be granted bail in connection with one of the country's more…
Teacher, 31, Charged With Assaulting School Rector in Hermitage
A 31-year-old teacher based in Hermitage has been charged with assaulting a school rector, according to reports from Mauritian media outlet …
Flacq Fratricide Conviction Overturned on Appeal in Mauritius
A Mauritian man convicted of killing his own brother has had his prison sentence overturned on appeal, in a case that has drawn attention to…
Missing in Mauritius: Anand Ettoo, 70, Reported Missing
Mauritius authorities have issued a missing person alert for Anand Ettoo, a 70-year-old man who has been reported missing, according to a no…
Mechanic Arrested After Rs 2.5M Burglary at Montagne-Ory Renovation Site
A major burglary at a home undergoing renovation in Montagne-Ory, central Mauritius, has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old mechanic, a…
Rs 88bn Bitcoin Lawsuit: Can Police Damage Kill a Crypto Fortune?
A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in Mauritius that touches on cryptocurrency, police custody, and a question that sits at the interse…
Missing in Quatre-Bornes: Police Search for 70-Year-Old Man
Mauritius Police have issued an appeal for information regarding the disappearance of a 70-year-old man from Quatre-Bornes, a busy residenti…
Online Fraud in Mauritius: Scam Networks Grow More Sophisticated
Mauritius is grappling with a surge in online fraud, as criminal networks operating locally and internationally become more sophisticated in…
5-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Groped in School Van in North Mauritius
A deeply troubling allegation has emerged in northern Mauritius after a five-year-old girl reportedly told her family that she was subjected…
Mother Pulls Knife on School Official in Quatre-Bornes
A disturbing incident unfolded at a school in Quatre-Bornes, a busy commercial town in the west of Mauritius, after a mother allegedly pulle…
Mauritian Policewoman Mary Jade Catherine Meets PM After Online Abuse
A Mauritian policewoman who was subjected to a torrent of insulting and degrading comments online has been received by Prime Minister Navin …
88-Year-Old Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Van Collision in Rivière-des-Anguilles
An 88-year-old pedestrian is fighting for his life after being struck by a van in Rivière-des-Anguilles, a town in the southern district of …
Rs 2.5 Million Stolen from Home Under Renovation in Montagne-Ory
A burglary at a house undergoing renovation in Montagne-Ory, a residential area in the south of Mauritius, has left the owners counting loss…
Ugandan Woman Sentenced to 24 Years for Heroin Trafficking in Mauritius
A Ugandan woman has been sentenced to 24 years in prison by a Mauritian court after being convicted of heroin trafficking, according to a re…
Sri Lanka Easter Bombings: 15 Men Sentenced to 220 Years in Prison
Fifteen men have been sentenced to a combined total of 220 years in prison for their roles in the devastating Easter Sunday bombings that st…
Mauritius FCC Sends Investigators to Paris in Rs 350m Mamy Ravatomanga Case
An investigation into a controversial audio recording linked to Mamy Ravatomanga, one of Madagascar's most powerful businessmen and a figure…
13-Year-Old Robbed at Knifepoint in Amaury, Mauritius
A 13-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in Amaury, a village in the Rivière du Rempart district in the north of Mauritius, according to a…
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.