Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Rs 350 Million Corruption Case: FCC Hunts for Keeper of Key Recording
Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has turned its attention to locating the so-called "safe keeper", the individual believed to b…
Man Dies After Falling From Moving Bus in Mauritius
A man identified as Kennan Martin has died following a fall from a moving bus in Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Media. Investig…
Supreme Court Halts FCC Auction of McLaren, Aston Martin and BMW
Mauritius's Supreme Court has stepped in to stop a high-profile government auction in its tracks, just days before the hammer was due to fal…
Vacoas Retiree, 75, Loses Rs 1.76 Million in WhatsApp Bank Scam
A 75-year-old retiree from Bonne-Terre, Vacoas, has lost nearly Rs 1.76 million, roughly USD 38,000, in an electronic fraud scheme after bei…
334 Missing Persons in Mauritius in Six Months, But How Many Are Children?
Mauritius recorded 334 missing persons cases between January and June 2026, according to figures from the Police Press Office reported by IO…
Murder Inquiry Opened After Woman Strangled in Triolet
Mauritian police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in her sixties in Triolet, a town in the north of the i…
14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Roche-Terre, Mauritius
Authorities in Mauritius are searching for a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing in Roche-Terre, a locality in the Flacq district…
156kg Cannabis Seized in Mauritius, Gulshan Govind Denies Any Link
Mauritian authorities have seized 156 kilograms of cannabis in what represents one of the larger drug hauls recorded on the island in recent…
Minor Accused of Stabbing a Man in August 2026 Remanded in Custody
A minor accused of stabbing a man in his fifties has been remanded in custody in Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Media. The case…
Seized for Years With No Conviction: Mauritius Property Freeze Law Explained
In Mauritius, your property can be seized by court order before you are charged, before you are tried, and before any court finds you guilty…
Goodlands Azaan Row: Official Documents Reveal Noise Levels Hit 75 dB
A dispute over the azaan, the Islamic call to prayer, broadcast from the Jummah Mosque in Goodlands, northern Mauritius, made headlines on 1…
Curepipe Woman, 26, Arrested with Cannabis and Rs 60,000 Cash
A 26-year-old unemployed woman from Curepipe was arrested at her home on September 16 after anti-drug officers discovered cannabis, cannabis…
Scammer Poses as Hardy Henry Pest Control Technician in Mauritius
A pest control scam is circulating in Mauritius, with an unknown individual impersonating a technician from Hardy Henry Services, one of the…
Nigerian Man Arrested in Poste-de-Flacq with Rs 124,800 of Cannabis
A 26-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in Poste-de-Flacq, on the east coast of Mauritius, after anti-drug officers found a quanti…
Man Jailed Six Months in Mauritius for Stealing 48 Empty Beer Bottles
A Mauritian man known as Stanley has been handed a six-month prison sentence after being convicted of stealing 48 empty beer bottles, a case…
Gulshan Govind's 156kg Cannabis Case: Court to Rule Monday
A Mauritian court is set to hear arguments on Monday over a request to strike out a provisional charge against a man named Gulshan Govind, w…
Woman, 64, Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Camp-Levieux
A 64-year-old woman has lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in Camp-Levieux, a locality in the east-central region of Mauritius, a…
Peroomal Veeren Accused of Smashing CCTV Camera at La Bastille Prison
Two inmates at La Bastille Prison in Mauritius, including one of the island's most notorious convicted criminals, Peroomal Veeren, have been…
FCC Audio Leak Suspect Steven Moothoocurpen Remanded Until September 24
A man named Steven Moothoocurpen is being held in police custody until 24 September 2025 in connection with an alleged information leak from…
76-Year-Old Malaysian Caught With 6kg of Cannabis at Mauritius Airport
A 76-year-old Malaysian national has been arrested at Mauritius's main international airport after customs and police officers discovered si…
Man Arrested with 29 Synthetic Drug Doses Inside L'Escalier Clinic
Anti-drug officers from the ADSU (Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit) based in Rose-Belle scored a significant arrest on 15 September, apprehendin…
Convicted Killer 'Ninja' Appeals 21-Year Sentence at Mauritius Supreme Court
A man convicted of fatally stabbing another over an unpaid debt has appealed his 21-year prison sentence at the Mauritius Supreme Court, jus…
FCC Probes Audio Leak in Ravatomanga Case
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into the origins of a leaked audio recording at the centre of fresh alle…
Drugs & Phone Smuggled into La Bastille Prison
Security cameras at La Bastille, Mauritius's high-security prison located in Phoenix, captured a brazen smuggling attempt on Tuesday, 15 Sep…
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.