Mauritius Crime & Justice News
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Self-Employed Man Arrested in Barkly Drug Raid by ADSU
A 29-year-old self-employed man was arrested on 7 October after a multi-unit police operation uncovered cannabis at his home in Résidence Ba…
ADSU Busts Three Men in Mare-Tabac Drug Stop
Anti-drug officers in Mauritius intercepted a vehicle on 7 October on the Royal Road in Mare-Tabac, a locality in the east of the island, le…
Family Pleads for Help Finding Missing Man Dharmendra Bisht
The family of a man named Dharmendra Bisht is appealing to the public for help after he went missing, according to a report by Le Défi Media…
FCC Chiefs Summoned to Testify in Ravatomanga Affair
Two senior officials at Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) have been formally summoned to testify in the ongoing Ravatomanga affa…
820-Litre Water Tank Stolen from School in Vallée-des-Prêtres
A large water storage tank holding 820 litres has been stolen from a college in Vallée-des-Prêtres, a residential neighbourhood in the north…
Jean Karl Elysée Questioned by FCC: 'Nothing to Reproach Him', Says Lawyer
Jean Karl Elysée appeared before the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) in Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Media. Following the q…
Five Arrested in Camp-Levieux Unrest, Including 15-Year-Old
Five people have been arrested in connection with incidents of civil unrest in Camp-Levieux, a residential area in the east of Mauritius, ac…
Kobita Jugnauth's Rs 114M Suitcase Interrogation Adjourned to October 14
The high-profile interrogation of Kobita Jugnauth in the so-called 'Rs 114 million suitcase affair' has been adjourned to 14 October, after …
Kobita Jugnauth Appears at FCC in Rs 114M Suitcase Case
Kobita Jugnauth, wife of former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, appeared before the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) in connecti…
Woman, 22, Dies Suspiciously in Rodrigues; Partner Claims Self-Harm
A 22-year-old woman has died under suspicious circumstances on the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius located roughly 560 kilome…
GTAS Ltd Money Laundering Case: Director Wins Bail as Court Finds Weak Link
A Port Louis district court has ruled that the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) failed to produce enough evidence to personally implicate t…
Percy Yip Tong Arrested in Rivière-Noire, Due in Court Friday
Percy Yip Tong, a name well known in Mauritian public life, was arrested in Rivière-Noire, a coastal district on the west coast of Mauritius…
Steven Moothoocurpen's Alleged Accomplices Still Unidentified at Bail Hearing
A bail application hearing in the case involving Steven Moothoocurpen has hit a significant obstacle: the alleged accomplices linked to the …
23-Year-Old Woman Beaten and Dragged by Hair in West Mauritius
A young woman aged 23 was the victim of a violent physical assault in the western region of Mauritius, according to a report by Le Défi Medi…
Dentist Arrested in Nouvelle-France With Heroin and Synthetic Cannabis
A dental surgeon has been arrested in Nouvelle-France, a residential locality in the south of Mauritius, after police discovered he was in p…
Over 7,400 Cannabis Plants Seized in Riche-en-Eau Sugar Field
More than 7,400 cannabis plants have been uprooted and seized after a major drug operation in Riche-en-Eau, a rural area in the southeast of…
Courier Arrested in Sainte-Croix With 1,261 Synthetic Drug Strips
A delivery courier has been arrested in Sainte-Croix after anti-drug officers discovered over a thousand strips of synthetic cannabinoid-soa…
Man Arrested in Grande-Pointe-aux-Piments With 26g of Cannabis
Anti-drug officers arrested a 34-year-old man in Grande-Pointe-aux-Piments, a coastal village on the northwest coast of Mauritius, on Monday…
Air Mauritius Case: Two Men, Two Rulings on 'Reasonable Suspicion'
Two men. Two provisional charges. Two opposite outcomes, and the difference comes down to a single legal concept: reasonable suspicion. Wit…
Snapchat Meetup Turns into Nightmare: Man, 29, Files Sexual Assault Complaint
A man aged 29 has filed a formal complaint with Mauritian police alleging sexual assault after what began as an online connection on Snapcha…
Four More Arrests in Saint-Julien-d'Hotman After Police Clashes
Authorities in Mauritius have carried out four new arrests in connection with recent incidents involving the police in Saint-Julien-d'Hotman…
Death Threats in Camp-Levieux After Dispute Over a Car
A routine dispute over a car in Camp-Levieux, a residential area in the east of Mauritius, turned dangerous after one party allegedly issued…
Man, 75, Sought by Police for Alleged Assault on 14-Year-Old Girl in East Mauritius
Police in eastern Mauritius are actively searching for a 75-year-old man suspected of committing sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl, accor…
Curepipe Electrician Caught with Rs 600,000 Cannabis in Port Louis
Mauritius's anti-drug unit has made another significant bust in Port Louis, arresting a young electrician found carrying hundreds of thousan…
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.