Diversion of Subsidized Flour to Comoros: A Second Arrest by the FCC

After the arrest of Abdoulhakim Moindze, the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) has apprehended a second suspect in the investigation of an alleged diversion of subsidized flour. Baboo Gowreesunkar, a 54-year-old company director, was arrested on Monday, April 20, for suspected conspiracy.

The FCC accuses him of falsely declaring that the flour was non-subsidized during export procedures to the Comoros. This scheme reportedly generated illicit profits estimated at Rs 4.9 million. He has been provisionally charged with "fraud by false representation" under the FCC Act and remains in custody.

To recap, Abdoulhakim Moindze, who was arrested on Saturday, is accused of making false statements to obtain an export permit for flour to the Comoros. This Comorian national, residing in Mauritius and also holding Mauritian citizenship, is alleged to have sent subsidized flour, intended exclusively for the local market, to the Comoros.

According to the FCC's investigation, the alleged events occurred between July 2024 and July 2025.