Alleged Influence Trafficking - Ravatomanga Case: At Least Seven Participants in the Secret Meeting
Alleged Influence Trafficking - Ravatomanga Case: At Least Seven Participants in the Secret Meeting
Source: Defi Quotidien
Date: Thu, 30/10/2025 - 11:00
A new intermediary between Beekhy and Fakim is under investigation.
While some attendees of the meeting held at the home of former commissioner Junaid Fakim in Quatre-Bornes on October 15 have already been identified, the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has begun a series of witness hearings. Their statements regarding the discussions are of interest to the agency as part of its investigation into the alleged influence trafficking case. According to our sources, there were at least seven participants, two of whom have yet to be summoned. Their hearings are expected to take place soon.
On Friday, October 24, the first participant was questioned by investigators at Réduit Triangle before being allowed to leave, a step aimed at confirming Junaid Fakim's presence at the meeting. Fakim resigned the following day.
Three other alleged participants are already targeted for arrests in this case, including the main figure, Mamy Ravatomanga, who is still hospitalized at the Premium Care Clinic in Phoenix. The other two are Nasser Beekhy, provisionally charged with influence trafficking, and David Jean Christian Thomas, who faces a provisional charge of conspiracy to launder Rs 20 billion, linked to suspicious transfers via online banking applications.
According to our cross-referencing, the first witness remained evasive about the meeting on October 15. Shortly after, David Jean Christian Thomas was arrested. Considered to be Ravatomanga's right-hand man in Mauritius, he allegedly revealed Nasser Beekhy's name, who was narrowly apprehended at Plaisance Airport while attempting to leave the country.
Two other individuals, Junaid Fakim and his close associate H. Fakim, are also expected to be questioned. Investigators aim to confirm possible negotiations intended to prevent Mamy Ravatomanga from being implicated in the massive embezzlement case linked to Rs 7.3 billion from Madagascar, which was transferred to various bank accounts in Mauritius.
The investigation may also include questioning another alleged intermediary between Nasser Beekhy and former commissioner Junaid Fakim. This Malagasy individual reportedly suggested that Beekhy seek Fakim's assistance as a commission member to advocate for Mamy Ravatomanga.
