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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On-Duty Officer Arrested in Drug Bust
A serving police officer based in Rivière-des-Anguilles has been arrested by the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) in connection with a dr…
Mauritius Road Deaths Hit 100 After La Vigie Crash
Mauritius has reached a sobering milestone on its roads: 100 lives lost since the start of the year, following a fatal accident at La Vigie …
Poste-de-Flacq: Mother Faces Rs 1.4M Ransom Demand
A deeply unsettling case has emerged from the east coast district of Poste-de-Flacq, where a mother reportedly received a ransom demand of R…
Wife of Yanesh Chimajee Arrested
Mauritian authorities have arrested the wife of Yanesh Chimajee on charges of obstructing a police investigation, according to a report by L…
Mauritius Plans Elite Crime-Fighting Super-Agency
Mauritius is moving closer to establishing a National Crime Agency (NCA), a centralised, high-powered law enforcement body designed to tackl…
Road Rage in Mauritius: When Fender Benders Turn Fatal
Road rage is emerging as a growing threat on Mauritius's roads, where what begins as a minor scrape or bump between vehicles can rapidly spi…
Woman Dies After Car Hits Tree in La Vigie
A tragic road accident in La Vigie has resulted in the death of a woman after the car she was travelling in collided with a tree. Emergency …
Mauritius Bribery Claim: 'How Much to Pay the Boss?'
A provocative phrase, loosely translated from Mauritian Creole as 'How much money must be given to the boss?', has emerged as the centrepiec…
Dr Moheeputh Guilty in Second Indecency Case
The Intermediate Court of Mauritius has delivered a second guilty verdict against Dr Nishan Moheeputh, convicting him once again on charges …
Drug Bust Near Port-Louis Central Market
A young man aged 22, residing in Cité-Bois-Marchand, was arrested on Tuesday morning on Farquhar Street in Port-Louis after police officers …
Ravatomanga Case: Thomas 'Cooperates' With FCC
The legal representative of David Thomas has publicly affirmed that her client is cooperating fully with the Financial Crime Commission (FCC…
Ravatomanga Audio: No AI Manipulation, Says Lawyer
A significant development has emerged in the high-profile Ravatomanga affair in Mauritius, as the legal representative of Nasser Beekhy has …
579 Mobile Phones Seized in Mauritius Prisons
A striking figure has emerged from Mauritius's prison system: 579 mobile phones have been confiscated from penitentiary establishments betwe…
FCC enquête sur les allégations de Bheekhy
La Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) a officiellement ouvert une enquête le samedi 12 septembre 2026, au lendemain de la comparution de Nass…
FCC Under Fire Over Rs300M Fakim Case
A deepening institutional contradiction is at the heart of the Rs300 million scandal involving the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) and Mal…
Ravatomanga Case: Travel Ban Hits Key Suspect
Mauritian authorities have placed a Notice on Departure on Jean Karl Berty Elysée, a figure linked to the ongoing Ravatomanga affair, one of…
Who Is Jean Karl Berty Elysée?
The name Jean Karl Berty Elysée has emerged in connection with a formal complaint tied to the ongoing Ravatomanga investigation, one of the …
156kg Cannabis Case: Detainee Eyes Phone Probe
A significant development has emerged in the high-profile case involving 156 kilograms of cannabis, as detained suspect Gulshan Govind has e…
Ravatomanga Case: Key Suspect Held at FCC
A significant development has emerged in the high-profile Ravatomanga affair, as David Thomas, widely described as the close associate and r…
Missing Flacq Man: Family Reports Kidnapping Calls
Authorities in Flacq, eastern Mauritius, are racing to locate a young man who has gone missing under deeply troubling circumstances, after p…
Ravatomanga Case: Lawyer Defends Jean Karl Elysée
In a firm and unequivocal statement, Me Akil Bissessur, the legal representative of Jean Karl Elysée, has come out strongly in defence of hi…
Rose-Belle: Man, 26, Held Over Drugs Haul
Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) officers made an arrest in Rose-Belle on Sunday, 13 September 2026, after a targeted operation uncovered…
Mauritius NCA: How Far Will the Super Crime Agency Go?
Mauritius is turning a sharp spotlight on its National Crime Agency (NCA), the specialised body tasked with tackling the island's most compl…
FCD Case: Four Accused Back in Court Oct 19
Four individuals linked to the Financial Crimes Division (FCD) case, Govind Gobin, Dhaliah, Deal, and Poonoosamy, have been ordered to retur…
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.