Fortune Telling: Four Chinese Nationals Arrested for Fraud

Four Chinese nationals, one man and three women, were arrested on Monday, April 27, in connection with an alleged fraud case targeting members of the public through fraudulent fortune-telling sessions.

The investigation follows a report made on April 21 by a woman who claimed she was approached in Port Louis by a Chinese national posing as a fortune teller. The suspect allegedly asked her to hand over her jewelry, cash, and foreign currency, under the pretext of performing a special prayer, before fleeing with accomplices.

Following the investigations, a coordinated operation was conducted on Monday in Port Louis. The four suspects were apprehended near the Victoria Urban Terminal metro station at the Caudan Waterfront.

Taken to the Metropolitan North CID office, the suspects admitted their involvement in the case in the presence of an interpreter.

A search carried out at their accommodation in Trou-aux-Biches led to the seizure of several valuable items, including five rings, three chains, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a bangle. The police also confiscated Rs 31,595.50 along with various foreign currencies, including 400 British pounds, 1,955 euros, 4,510 US dollars, 3,697 yuan, 830 Peruvian soles, and 2 Singapore dollars.

The four suspects are currently in custody and are expected to appear in court tomorrow.

The investigation is being carried out by Inspectors Lullith and Nordally of the Port Louis North CID, under the supervision of SP Dawnath.