Ex-Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth arrested on money laundering charges
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth arrested on money laundering charges

India Today  

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday. Jugnauth "is under arrest", FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye told reporters, adding that he will be detained in Moka detention centre in Moka district in central Mauritius. Jugnauth's lawyer Raouf Gulbul told reporters on Sunday that his client had been provisionally charged in an alleged case of money laundering. In November last year, Mauritius's new Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced an audit of the public finances, days after questioning the accuracy of some government data compiled by the previous administration.

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Mauritius' former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth gets bail on money-laundering charges
1 month, 1 week ago

Mauritius' former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth gets bail on money-laundering charges

The Hindu  

“A court in Mauritius has released former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on bail following his arrest on charges of money-laundering,” a magistrate at the court said. Mr. Jugnauth was arrested on Sunday after detectives from the state-run Financial Crimes Commission searched his home, among other locations, to find and seize 114 million Mauritius rupees. "He shall not interfere directly or …

Minister defends controversial Chagos plan after key architect of the deal is arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Minister defends controversial Chagos plan after key architect of the deal is arrested

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A cabinet minister had defended the government’s controversial Chagos island deal …

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election
4 months, 1 week ago

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election

Al Jazeera  

Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looks set to take over the post of prime minister for a third time. Pravind Jugnauth, the incumbent prime minister of Mauritius, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is headed for a major loss. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth, serving as prime minister since 2017, told reporters on …

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth arrives in India; first trip abroad after taking office
7 years, 9 months ago

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth arrives in India; first trip abroad after taking office

Firstpost  

On Saturday, Jugnauth will call on President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari, and hold talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. New Delhi: Mauritius prime minister Pravind Jugnauth arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a three-day state visit to India. On Saturday, Jugnauth will call on President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari, and hold delegation-level talks with …

Ex-Prime Minister of Mauritius under investigation by UK anti-corruption unit
9 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Prime Minister of Mauritius under investigation by UK anti-corruption unit

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senior figures from the island’s …

Mauritian ex-PM Navin Ramgoolam arrested
10 years, 1 month ago

Mauritian ex-PM Navin Ramgoolam arrested

India TV News  

Port Louis: Just one month and three weeks after losing the election in Mauritius, former prime minister Navin Ramgoolam was arrested for involvement in cases of conspiracy and money laundering, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday. Police believed the former prime minister had lied in one of the statements and were ready to charge him for conspiracy. But when police …

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