Financial Crime World

Mauritius Crisis: A Web of Corruption Exposed

A recent expose has revealed a complex web of corruption that has shaken the foundations of Mauritius’ financial system. The scandal involves several high-profile individuals, including businessmen and government officials, who have been accused of embezzling millions of rupees.

The Investigation

According to reports, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation led to the accusation of Appasamy, sole director of various companies, for illegally endorsing bills and promissory notes. He allegedly created complex financial transactions and separated misappropriated funds from their source.

  • Key Accusations:
    • Illegally endorsing bills and promissory notes
    • Creating complex layers of financial transactions
    • Separating misappropriated funds from their source

Other Implicated Figures

The ICAC investigation has also implicated other high-profile figures, including:

  • Ameenah Rojoa, a civil servant responsible for monitoring NPF deposits and accused of conspiracy with Lesage
  • Mukeshwar Choonee, Housing and Lands minister who resigned after being charged by the ICAC
  • Rajeshwar Indur, Labour Party activist who died of cyanide poisoning in 2003

Electoral Bribery

In the 2005 general election, opposition leader Ashock Jugnauth was found guilty of electoral bribery by the Supreme Court and later by the British Privy Council. He lost his seat in parliament and was forced to hold a by-election.

Ongoing Investigations

The ICAC is also investigating other cases, including:

  • Subutex Scandal: Richard Duval and Cindy Legallant are accused of involvement
  • Influence Peddling: Municipal councillor Bimla Ramloll has been arrested on charges of influence peddling involving the allocation of vacant stalls at the Quatre Bornes Markets

Government Response

The government has pledged to take action against those involved in the corruption scandals, calling for greater transparency and accountability in the financial sector.

Key Players

  • Appasamy
  • Lesage
  • Ameenah Rojoa
  • Mukeshwar Choonee
  • Rajeshwar Indur
  • Hemant Bangaleea
  • Ashock Jugnauth
  • Bimla Ramloll
  • Richard Duval and Cindy Legallant