Avinash Luchoo Case: Investigation into a €10,000 Trip to Thailand
Title: Avinash Luchoo Case: Investigation into a €10,000 Trip to Thailand
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) is scrutinizing a trip taken by businessman Avinash Poum Luchoo in January 2026. With luxury hotels and extravagant spending, investigators are tracing the source of suspicious funds.
The FCC is attempting to unveil the mysteries surrounding Avinash Luchoo's stay in Thailand in January 2026. Investigators are seeking to understand the origins and final destination of approximately €10,000 (around Rs 542,000) that the suspect took with him.
Luchoo, who was arrested during a major operation on Thursday, March 5, has been summoned to explain his lavish lifestyle. It is worth noting that at the time of his arrest, the FCC seized Rs 12 million in cash along with an impressive collection of vehicles. This operation also led to the arrest of Harris Bans Greedhur, suspected of acting as a front for Luchoo. The commission now suspects the existence of a "well-oiled mechanism" intended to facilitate money laundering. Although he appeared before the Pamplemousses court on Wednesday, March 18, and was granted bail—against two bonds of Rs 300,000 and a debt acknowledgment of Rs 2.4 million—the pressure is mounting. The investigation is now focusing on the itinerary of his trip: the businessman reportedly passed through Réunion Island before heading to Thailand, returning to Mauritius a week later.
Investigators are closely examining hotel expense payments and extravagant expenditures made during these "vacations." Testimonies from various sources confirm that Luchoo did not hesitate to "splash" money during his stays. In his defense, Poum Luchoo, assisted by his lawyers Me Ashley Hurhangee and Me Rishi Bhoyroo, stated that this money came from residual foreign currency accumulated during previous trips.
However, the FCC has already established that no purchases made in Thailand were declared to customs upon his return.
Investigations confirm that the money was indeed spent on Thai soil, primarily in entertainment venues and hotels. The commission also has detailed statements of transactions made via bank cards. In addition to this aspect, the FCC has placed a portion of the accused's assets under seal, including prestigious items such as Ford Mustangs, a Porsche, a Harley-Davidson, and a Yamaha Crossplane Yoshimura.
Request to Dismiss Temporary Charges: Avinash Luchoo Maintains that the Funds are Legitimate
On Friday, April 3, 2026, the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) objected to Avinash Luchoo's motion, also known as Poum, to dismiss the temporary money laundering charges against him. The Goodlands resident maintains that his funds were obtained legally and that these purchases were made via bank transfer.
On this Friday, Me Harivansh Jeeha, representing the FCC, sought clarification from Me Ashley Hurhangee, lawyer for Avinash Luchoo, regarding the motion. The defense attorney claimed that this temporary charge is unfounded, as his client acted entirely within the law and that the FCC had been informed of this. Debates will take place on April 10, 2026, before Magistrate Dr Zeenat Bibi Cassamally.
Additionally, the FCC's lawyer informed the Court that Avinash Luchoo had granted an interview to a weekly publication. He emphasized that the accused must refrain from such statements due to the conditions associated with his bail and to avoid compromising the FCC's investigation. Me Ashley Hurhangee committed to advising his client to comply with the conditions set by the Court.
It is worth recalling that Avinash Luchoo was arrested by the commission on March 5, 2026, for money laundering. The FCC accuses him of possessing multiple vehicles, foreign currencies, high-end watches, bottles of whiskey, and gold jewelry, among other items.