Resignation of the FCC Commissioner: Me Junaid Fakim in Contact with Associates of Ravatomanga
Title: Resignation of the FCC Commissioner: Me Junaid Fakim in Contact with Associates of Ravatomanga
Published by: Defi Quotidien
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) is currently facing serious allegations. Junaid Haroon Fakim, appointed as Commissioner of the FCC on August 5, 2025, submitted his resignation to the Presidency on Saturday, October 25. In a statement released on Sunday, October 26, the FCC mentioned personal reasons for this decision.
However, according to certain sources within the anti-corruption commission, his resignation is linked to the Ravatomanga case. The FCC is dealing with serious allegations that associates of the Malagasy businessman have been in contact with Me Junaid Fakim to influence the course of the investigation. The commission also suspects that the lawyer met with Mamy Ravatomanga.
An emergency meeting was held by the commission on Friday to address this matter, which has shaken the Réduit Triangle and led to the lawyer's resignation. Additionally, Me Junaid Fakim, who was supposed to leave the country on Monday, is now under a 'Report on Departure'.
Nasser Bheeky, 65, who was arrested on Friday evening, allegedly contacted Fakim in relation to the investigation into the Malagasy businessman. The lawyer is expected to be questioned by the FCC regarding this matter, specifically to confirm a phone conversation between himself and Nasser Bheeky, following testimonies from witnesses associated with the case.
According to information gathered by the FCC, Mamy Ravatomanga allegedly instructed his right-hand man, Jean Christian David Thomas, to attempt to influence members of the Commission. This alleged crime reportedly occurred shortly after Ravatomanga's controversial private jet landing at Plaisance Airport on the night of October 11-12. Lacking connections in the Réduit Triangle, Jean Christian Thomas reportedly turned to Nasser Bheeky, who is suspected of acting as an intermediary and making contact with Me Fakim.
Nasser Bheeky is provisionally charged with conspiracy and influence peddling. The FCC accuses him of conspiring with Jean Christian Thomas to arrange a meeting with a high-ranking Commission official to commit the crime of influence peddling aimed at swaying the investigation against Mamy Ravatomanga. This alleged offense reportedly took place on October 15, 2025, in Port-Louis.
However, their efforts failed. Instead, the Réduit Triangle responded swiftly, leading to the arrest of the duo Thomas/Bheeky. Additionally, on Friday (October 24), Mamy Ravatomanga was arrested at the clinic where he had been admitted since the beginning of the previous week, suspected of orchestrating an attempt to influence the Commission in the investigation targeting him directly. The FCC plans to investigate any acts of bribery involving participants intended to obstruct the inquiry.
During his appearance before the Weekend Court on Saturday, Nasser Bheeky defended himself against the provisional charges of conspiracy, stating, "When I was sounding the alarm about influence peddling, today it is coming back to haunt me." After spending a few hours in custody, he retained the services of Me Samad Golamaully. Nasser Bheeky's questioning will take place starting Monday, October 27, at the FCC headquarters in Réduit.
Me Junaid Fakim was unavailable for comment.
The FCC has reviewed 63 files relating to Mamy Ravatomanga during operations conducted last week. They seized documents, computer equipment, and mobile phones from various locations associated with the individuals involved. Among the recovered items, 63 files specifically concern Mamy Ravatomanga's financial activities in Mauritius, including bank statements and several transaction reports.
In his upcoming hearing at the FCC, Mamy Ravatomanga, who has retained the services of lawyer Siddhartha Hawoldar, will be required to explain various aspects of this investigation, including financial transactions totaling Rs 7.3 billion.
