Alleged Money Laundering: Police Opposes Release of Four Suspects

The police have objected to the conditional release of Steven Moothoocurpen, Kaviraj Luximon, Jason Palmer, and Kovilen Murday on the afternoon of August 5, during their appearance in Moka court. The four suspects are facing a provisional charge of money laundering.

The police presented three grounds for objection: the risk of witness tampering, the possibility of evidence tampering, and the danger of flight. They will appear in court again this Thursday.

They were arrested during a large operation conducted by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) this morning. This operation involved the FCC, police, Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), as well as other agencies.

Searches were carried out in Camp-Levieux, Rose-Hill, Le Morne, Moka, and several other areas. Vehicles – including cars, 4x4s, motorcycles, and collectible cars – as well as appliances were seized.

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