Ravatomanga Case: David Jean Christian Thomas Arrested for Conspiracy

David Jean Christian Thomas, 38, a supervisor at SODIAT Group and associate of Mamy Ravatomanga, was arrested on Friday evening by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The Mauritian, who resides in Belle-Vue Calodyne, is suspected of being involved in a large money laundering network linked to the Malagasy businessman.

According to the FCC, he allegedly attempted to conceal assets through a bank's IT system, amounting to an estimated USD 20 billion, which is believed to be the product of criminal activities.

During an interrogation that lasted nearly six hours ‘under warning’, with his lawyer Me Assad Peeroo present, David Jean Christian Thomas was confronted with phone exchanges and suspicious transactions. He denied any involvement, claiming he had no knowledge of illicit activities.

At the end of the interrogation, he was placed under arrest and temporarily charged with conspiracy under the Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023. He is scheduled to appear before the Weekend Court on Saturday, October 25, for his initial hearing.