Money Laundering Accusation: The FCC Discusses a Complex Investigation Regarding Wendip Appaya

On Tuesday, October 7, Acting Chief Investigator Yolaine Papain stated in Port Louis court that the money laundering investigation involving Wendip Appaya is complex. Consequently, discussions regarding his release have been postponed until October 15, 2025.

In response to questions from Me Ghireesh Bundhoo, attorney for the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), the investigator mentioned that searches have been conducted in several locations. A significant number of documents have been seized, and an analysis is currently underway.

Furthermore, Acting Chief Investigator Yolaine Papain indicated that there are nine witnesses who have not yet provided statements. These witnesses will be questioned following developments in the investigation. The investigator added that the FCC is awaiting information and documents from another jurisdiction concerning the money laundering allegations against Wendip Appaya and the source of the funds he used to purchase his vehicles. Additional witness statements will need to be collected in light of the new evidence that has been found.

Wendip Appaya, 43 years old, faces four provisional charges of money laundering. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between January 2020 and March 2025. The commission accuses him of spending approximately Rs 4,527,000 to purchase five cars in his name. Additionally, he is said to have invested Rs 64,930,459 in 23 vehicles and Rs 7,979,565 in three vehicles through his company, Dynapro Cleaning Services Ltd. Furthermore, he is accused of making a payment of Rs 2.3 million related to three cars through the company Rent a Cradle Co. Ltd.