FCC Investigation into a Misappropriation of Rs 20 Million: Chokupermal Couple and Relative Detained

Harry Saminaden Chokupermal and his wife Priscilla, along with their niece Milena Jugurnath, were taken into police custody after appearing in court in Port-Louis on the afternoon of December 12th. They were arrested following their questioning at the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) headquarters that morning.

Investigators accuse the three suspects of being involved in money laundering related to an investigation into the misappropriation of over Rs 20 million. The fraud is said to have been committed via Facebook, with the main suspect allegedly posting advertisements offering services for obtaining residential permits for foreigners in exchange for payment.

During two simultaneous raids carried out by FCC officers in Albion and Moka that morning, a BMW, a Range Rover, a Mercedes, and a Suzuki Baleno were seized. Investigators suspect that the misappropriated funds were laundered through the acquisition of these vehicles. Additionally, valuable watches, computer equipment, and bank statements were also confiscated.

According to our information, one of the suspects had previously been convicted for money laundering. The third detained suspect is believed to have acted as a front for the financial activities of the alleged mastermind behind the case.