Alleged Money Laundering - The Ravatomanga Case: A Dramatic Saga
The Ravatomanga saga continues to unfold dramatically since the arrival of a private jet at Plaisance Airport on the night of October 11-12, 2025. Two investigative angles have been opened: the circumstances of this landing and a suspected money laundering case involving the FCC. In this twist-filled investigation, the FCC has arrested Maminiaina Ravatomanga, Nasser Bheeky, David Jean Christian Thomas, and the former FCC commissioner, Me Junaid Fakim. Major new developments are expected in the coming days.
October 12, 2025: Controversial Landing of Ravatomanga's Private Jet
In the early hours of Sunday, October 12, the private jet carrying Mamy Ravatomanga, former Malagasy PM Christian Ntsay, and other close associates landed at Plaisance amidst a socio-political crisis in Madagascar. This landing quickly raised questions in the country. Meanwhile, the jet's passengers found refuge on Mauritian soil.
October 13, 2025: A Young Malagasy Reports Mamy Ravatomanga to the FCC
At the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) on Monday, October 13, in the presence of his lawyer, Me Shailesh Seebaruth, a Malagasy national currently residing in Mauritius made serious allegations regarding suspected massive embezzlement against Maminiaina Ravatomanga, known as Mamy.
October 14, 2025: Alleged Secret Meeting in Quatre-Bornes
A meeting reportedly took place at the home of Junaid Fakim's father, where Mamy Ravatomanga, FCC commissioner Junaid Fakim, Nasser Bheeky, David Jean Christian Thomas, and several others were invited. The purpose was allegedly to discuss how to manage the FCC investigation concerning Mamy Ravatomanga. It is suspected that he attempted to obtain information related to the ongoing investigation targeting him, raising suspicions of alleged influence peddling.
October 24, 2025: Ravatomanga's Wife Interrogated
Mamy Ravatomanga's wife was questioned by the FCC. She claimed to know nothing about her husband's financial activities or business dealings. According to Ramy Ravatomanga, her husband only gives her the money necessary for household expenses. She was allowed to leave after her questioning.
Arrest of David Jean Christian Thomas
On the afternoon of Friday, October 24, Mamy Ravatomanga's right-hand man, David Jean Christian Thomas, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the money laundering network. The FCC is examining his communications and online banking transactions to establish his exact role. During his interrogation, he mentioned the suspected involvement of Nasser Bheeky in the secret meeting in Quatre-Bornes.
Arrest of Mamy Ravatomanga at the Clinic
In the afternoon of Friday, October 24, the FCC placed Mamy Ravatomanga under arrest while he was at the Premium Care clinic in Phoenix. He is suspected of orchestrating colossal money laundering estimated at Rs 7.3 billion via Mauritian accounts. Since then, the businessman has been under strict police surveillance and undergoing medical examinations before his interrogation by the FCC. He was examined by four doctors, including those from the public sector, who confirmed by the end of the week that Mamy Ravatomanga is facing health issues.
Nasser Bheeky Arrested
Nasser Bheeky, considered a key intermediary between Ravatomanga and his contacts in Mauritius, was apprehended at the airport on the evening of Friday, October 24, as he was preparing to leave the country for a long-planned trip. Nasser Bheeky stated that he had gone to Réduit Triangle the day before to report the case. Investigators are trying to understand his role in the alleged plot to obtain information about the FCC investigation from Junaid Fakim.
Saturday, October 25, 2025: Resignation of Junaid Haroon Fakim
As the Ravatomanga case intensifies, FCC commissioner Junaid Haroon Fakim submitted his resignation to the Presidency. Officially, he cited "personal reasons." However, the shadow of the "secret" meeting with Mamy Ravatomanga looms over this resignation.
Monday, October 27, 2025: Conflicts of Interest
Nasser Bheeky mentioned alleged conflicts of interest. During his court appearance, he made allegations of influence peddling against the FCC's interim DG, Titrudeo Dawoodarry. "At the head of it all, I denounce, they are accusing me of influence peddling, and I'm denouncing influence peddling everywhere," he declared. Dawoodarry responded on TéléPlus: "Since I took the helm of the FCC, I have been fighting tirelessly against fraud, corruption, and money laundering."
October 28-30, 2025: Examination of Phones and Internal Investigation
The FCC is analyzing the mobile phones of Junaid Fakim, Nasser Bheeky, and David Jean Christian Thomas. Investigators are trying to determine whether confidential information regarding the investigation was communicated to Ravatomanga's associates. Conversations between Fakim and interim DG Dawoodarry are also being scrutinized to identify potential breaches of confidentiality.
October 30, 2025: Arrest of Junaid Haroon Fakim
Me Junaid Fakim was arrested on Thursday, October 30. He is suspected of having leaked sensitive information to Mamy Ravatomanga's entourage, compromising the investigation's integrity. Arrested on Thursday, the former commissioner spent his first night in a clinic due to health reasons. According to investigators, Junaid Fakim allegedly transmitted confidential information about the FCC investigation to the Malagasy businessman's clan during a meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, at the home of one of his acquaintances in Quatre-Bornes. Junaid Fakim maintains that he alerted the interim director general about Mamy Ravatomanga's presence at this meeting before confirming that he was indeed under the FCC's scrutiny. The former commissioner claims he left the premises shortly after.
Dawoodarry Denies Influence Peddling Allegations: "I am sincere towards my country, my work, my institution"
Titrudeo Dawoodarry, known as Sanjay, has been embroiled in this case by former commissioner Junaid Fakim. The latter claims that during the meeting on October 14, he called the interim DG to inquire whether Mamy Ravatomanga was under investigation. According to Me Junaid Fakim, Sanjay Dawoodarry confirmed this information to him. This phone exchange puts Dawoodarry in a difficult position, forcing him to recuse himself from this case since Thursday, October 30. Under the provisions of the FCC Act, another commission member has been appointed to take on the role of director concerning decisions related to this investigation. On TéléPlus, Monday night, Sanjay Dawoodarry vehemently refuted all allegations of influence peddling against him. He emphasized that this case has gained considerable magnitude, being one of the most significant that the Commission, along with several international institutions, has had to handle. Regarding the allegations against him, he claims to be calm and more determined than ever to continue the fight against fraud and corruption. "Let them think what they will, I am sincere towards my country, my work, my institution," he concluded.
