Influence Peddling within the FCC - Nasser Beekhy: From Political Activism to Scandal
Title: Influence Peddling within the FCC - Nasser Beekhy: From Political Activism to Scandal
Content: Nasser Osman Beekhy, often discreet and out of the limelight, finds himself at the center of one of this year's most explosive cases. Known in certain political circles, his name has resurfaced dramatically in connection with the Mamy Ravatomanga affair. This is not the first time the former firefighter turned Labour activist has intersected with the political and judicial history of the country.
Originally from Port-Louis, Nasser Beekhy has long presented himself as an engaged citizen, close to the grassroots of the Labour Party. Described as approachable, he has been present at public meetings and electoral campaigns alongside party figures such as Dr. Farad Aumeer. Without holding official positions, he has always been involved in red political networks, acting as an intermediary or logistical support.
His name first appeared in the 1990s during a time of acute political tensions in Mauritius. In 1996, the Gorah Issac Street shooting in Port-Louis resulted in three deaths and shook the national scene; Nasser Beekhy lost a brother in this tragedy, which left a deep mark on him.
A few years later, in 2003, he resurfaced by filing, alongside Raju Mohit, a private prosecution against then-Prime Minister Paul Bérenger. The two plaintiffs accused Bérenger of harboring Toorab Bissessur and helping him flee to Madagascar to escape justice. This case sparked heated debate before being shelved.
Since then, Nasser Beekhy had stepped back from the media, appearing only occasionally at political activities. Until October 2025, when his name dramatically reemerged in a case involving finance, power, and influence.
On the night of October 11 to 12, a private jet from Madagascar discreetly landed in Mauritius. On board was Mamy Ravatomanga, a Malagasy magnate and close associate of former president Andry Rajoelina, fleeing violent protests in his country. Days later, the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) launched an investigation into his networks of influence in Mauritius, quickly focusing on a handful of intermediaries, including Nasser Beekhy.
On October 27, he appeared before the Port-Louis court and was provisionally charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, allegedly committed on October 15. The FCC opposed his release on bail, and the court ordered that he remain in custody until November 3.
Upon leaving the court, he made a brief statement, claiming he had gone to the Prime Minister's Office to "denounce certain influence peddling activities". He alleged that his revelations had "prompted a commissioner to resign"—a direct reference to Me Junaid Haroon Fakim, appointed FCC commissioner on August 5, 2025, and who resigned on October 25.
Officially, the FCC cited "personal reasons" for Fakim's resignation, but sources close to the case suggest that Me Junaid Fakim met with Mamy Ravatomanga. The lawyer, according to our sources, was supposed to go to France on Monday, October 27, but was unable to leave Mauritius due to a "Report on Departure" issued against him.
Another troubling coincidence: Nasser Beekhy was also supposed to fly to France on the night of Friday, October 24, before his arrest. Coincidence or unacknowledged coordination? Especially since former president Andry Rajoelina is still in France.
The FCC maintained its opposition to Nasser Osman Beekhy's release on bail on Monday, October 27, 2025. He has been provisionally charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and will remain in police custody until his next appearance on November 3, 2025. He is also prohibited from leaving the territory.
Upon exiting the courthouse, the sixty-year-old did not hesitate to speak, even as he was escorted by FCC officers. "I have made numerous accusations myself, and I even went to the Prime Minister's Office last Wednesday to report these facts. I do not understand how the FCC can now accuse me of influence peddling," he stated. Nasser Osman Beekhy also made serious accusations against a senior official of the FCC.
Arrested on October 24, 2025, by the FCC, Nasser Osman Beekhy is accused of conspiring with David Jean Christian Thomas, close to Maminiaina Ravatomanga, alias Mamy Ravatomanga, to meet with Junaid Haroon Fakim, a lawyer and former FCC commissioner. Fakim resigned from the presidency on October 26, 2025. According to the indictment, this meeting aimed to commit the crime of influence peddling.
The alleged goal of this meeting was to influence the course of an investigation targeting the Malagasy magnate. The crime reportedly occurred on October 15, 2025.
The Nasser Beekhy affair creates noticeable discomfort within the Labour Party. Close to the party, he is now prosecuted for conspiracy, and his troubles rekindle speculation regarding his connections with certain political figures from the red camp. Photos showing him alongside party officials have circulated since the weekend, generating a climate of embarrassment and caution among Labour members.
When questioned about this, Dr. Farad Aumeer, a Labour Party MP often associated with Naseer Beekhy in ground activities, opted for a sober line: "I do not wish to comment on this matter..." The party president, Patrick Assirvaden, also declined to comment: "No comment." MP Ehsan Juman, when solicited for a reaction, remained unreachable.
