Operation FCC: Four Suspects Arrested for Alleged Money Laundering

Four suspects have been arrested as part of a major operation conducted by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, August 5. The individuals are Steven Moothoocurpen, Kaviraj Luximon, Jason Palmer, and Kovilen Murday. They will be brought before the Moka court under a provisional charge of money laundering.

This operation involved the FCC, police, Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) office, and other agencies.

Searches were conducted in Camp-Levieux, Rose-Hill, Le Morne, Moka, and several other locations. Vehicles—including cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and collector cars—along with home appliances were seized.

The operation is part of an investigation into suspicions of drug trafficking and money laundering. At this stage, the exact amount of drugs seized and the number of confiscated vehicles have not yet been specified by the authorities.