𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬

A Night in Detention, A Country in Shock

After spending a night at Moka Detention Centre, former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was released on bail on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He returned to his residence on Angus Road, Vacoas, amid growing political tensions and public scrutiny.

Accused of money laundering, Jugnauth was required to pay a bail of 750,000 Mauritian Rupees (MUR) and sign a debt recognition of 5 million MUR. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, February 17, at the Pamplemousses court, where legal proceedings will continue.

𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Jugnauth’s arrest follows multiple police raids on Saturday, February 15, during which authorities seized suitcases containing over €2 million in various currencies. The investigation, led by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), also resulted in the arrest of:

• Josian Deelawon, CEO of My Holidays Ltd

• Chandradeo Nitish Oomah, CFO of My Holidays Ltd

Authorities have reportedly seized luxury watches, wads of cash, and documents linked to the Jugnauth family, raising serious concerns about illicit financial activities.

𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Pravind Jugnauth, who led Mauritius from 2017 to 2024, has denied all allegations. His lawyer, Raouf Gulbul, stated that the former PM is fully cooperating with the judiciary and is determined to clear his name.

Meanwhile, political analysts speculate on the potential impact of this case on Mauritius’ political stability and governance. With growing calls for transparency and accountability, the nation finds itself at a critical turning point.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬?

This high-profile case has already triggered intense public and media reactions. While some see it as a necessary step toward greater accountability, others believe it could be part of a political power play aimed at reshaping the country’s leadership dynamics.

Regardless of the outcome, this unfolding scandal is set to define Mauritius’ political landscape in the coming months.

Stay tuned for updates.