Cases Soon on the DPP's Desk: Judicial Pressure Mounts on Ashik Jagai

In the corridors of the Port Louis courthouse, the name Ashik Jagai continues to resonate as a symbol of a troubled era within the police force. On Wednesday, January 21, the former head of the feared Special Striking Team (SST) faced a pivotal moment in his legal future: two sensitive cases, stemming from investigations by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), are set to land on the desk of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

In front of the magistrate, ...