Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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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…
Teen Threatens Grandmother for Drug Money in Mauritius
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Mauritius after threatening his own grandmother in order to obtain money to purchase drugs, according…
Body of 77-Year-Old Man Recovered From Sea at La Cambuse
The body of a 77-year-old man was recovered from the sea at La Cambuse, a coastal area located on the south-east coast of Mauritius, accordi…
Neighbour Dispute in Lallmatie Turns Violent With Knife, Sickle and Iron Bars
A routine dispute between neighbours in Lallmatie, a town in the east of Mauritius, situated in the Moka district, spiralled into a dangerou…
Money Laundering Probe: FCC Flags Rs 967,000 Deposited in 24 Hours by 'Poum'
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has highlighted a striking financial transaction at the centre of an alleged money laundering …
Rs 17 Million Heroin Seizure: Trial of Three Accused Confirmed at Assizes Court
Eight years after a major drug seizure shook Mauritius, the criminal trial linked to the case is moving forward. The Mauritius Assizes Court…
FCC Auction Raises Rs 10.7 Million Selling Seized Vehicles
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius raised Rs 10.7 million at its second public auction of seized vehicles, held on Monday 21…
Gulshan Govind Cannabis Case: Next Hearing Set for 24 September
A high-profile drug trafficking case involving Gulshan Govind, husband of Mauritian Member of Parliament Véronique Leu-Govind, continued at …
Triolet Murder Suspect Claims He Was Denied His Commission
A 51-year-old mason arrested in connection with the murder of Saraswatee Mootia, a vegetable seller from Triolet in northern Mauritius, has …
Missing Woman in Mauritius: Lawyer to Ask Police Chief to Widen Search
The disappearance of a Mauritian woman named Monowara Begum has prompted legal intervention, with prominent human rights lawyer Me Rama Vala…
Two Suspects Arrested After Theft at Victoria Hospital ER
A theft took place in the early hours of Sunday, 20 September, at the emergency department of Victoria Hospital in Candos, one of Mauritius'…
51-Year-Old Mason Arrested for Murder of Triolet Vegetable Seller
A 51-year-old mason has been arrested in connection with the murder of Saraswattee Mootia, a 60-year-old vegetable vendor whose body was dis…
FCC Raises Rs 10.7 Million Auctioning Seized Vehicles in Mauritius
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius has raised Rs 10.7 million through the public auction of vehicles that had been seized as…
156kg Cannabis Seizure: Prosecution Cites 'Reasonable Suspicion' Against Gulshan Govind
A significant drug case is unfolding before the Mauritian courts, with prosecutors asserting that there is "reasonable suspicion" to implica…
Land Dispute Suspected as Motive in Saraswatee Mootia Murder
Mauritian investigators are reportedly focusing on a land sale as the likely motive behind the murder of Saraswatee Mootia, according to a r…
FCC Seizes Original Video in Mamy Ravatomanga Case From Nasser Bheeky
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has obtained the original video recording held by Nasser Bheeky as part of its investigation i…
Parents Who Abandoned Baby at Mauritius Hospital Jailed 11 Years On
A Mauritian couple has been handed prison sentences eleven years after they abandoned their newborn baby at a hospital in Mauritius, a case …
Mauritius Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Bounced Cheque
A Mauritian court has sentenced Mamade Abdel Zakir Ramputh to twelve months in prison following his conviction for issuing a bounced cheque,…
4x4 and Boat Among Assets at FCC Réduit Auction in Mauritius
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius is set to hold a public auction at Réduit, with two high-profile items drawing attention:…
Murder of Woman in Triolet Plantation Solved, Suspect Arrested
Mauritian police have made an arrest in the murder of Saraswatee Mootia, a woman in her sixties who was found dead at her plantation in Trio…
Drug-Driver Death Sentence of 5 Years Slammed as Too Lenient
A five-year prison sentence handed to a driver found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of a fatal road accident in Mauritius ha…
316 Mauritius Police Officers Honoured for Long Service and Good Conduct
Three hundred and sixteen police officers in Mauritius have been awarded the President's Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, a prestigious …
Prescription Forms Stolen at Victoria Hospital: Two Suspects Held
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of official prescription forms from Victoria Hospital, one of Mauritius's large…
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.