Suitcase Affair: Kobita Jugnauth Denies Ownership of Seven Rolex and Cartier Watches Seized by FCC

Kobita Jugnauth is disputing any involvement in the alleged money laundering case. Questioned yesterday by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), the wife of the former Prime Minister denied being the owner of seven luxury watches, including Rolex and Cartier, seized during raids in February 2025. She also rejected the accusations against her. This fourth interrogation session focused on the jewelry found in the suitcases, documents, and foreign currencies seized by investigators during operations in the north of the country. She was questioned again last Thursday at the Réduit Triangle. During the hearing, FCC investigators revisited several elements gathered in the investigation, including the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the suitcases and their contents. Kobita Jugnauth was confronted with the various items seized during searches at multiple locations. She was accompanied by her lawyers, Raouf Gulbul and Riaaz Gulbul. One of the main operations was carried out at the home of Chandradeo Oomah, accountant for My Holidays Ltd, in Terre-Rouge. Police discovered a suitcase containing Rs 5.5 million in cash. Seven luxury watches and several travel documents were also seized on site. Another search was conducted at the My Holidays offices in Pointe-aux-Canonniers. Investigators recovered two more suitcases and a handbag. The contents were valued at a total of Rs 113.9 million, including Rs 109 million in foreign currency. Investigators are trying to determine the origin of these funds, their destination, and the circumstances under which the suitcases were transported and handed over to various recipients. In the context of this investigation, Josian Deelawon told investigators that the suitcases were entrusted to him by Pravind Jugnauth, through Devianee Ramchurn. These statements led investigators to deepen their inquiries into individuals potentially linked to these funds and the seized items. Several key figures, including former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and his wife, were arrested and later released on bail. Pravind Jugnauth has so far denied any involvement in the alleged offenses. For her part, Kobita Jugnauth categorically denied owning the watches found during the searches. She also rejected the money laundering allegations. After this fourth interrogation session, she was allowed to leave the premises of the Financial Crimes Commission. The investigation continues to shed light on the origin of the funds, the ownership of the seized items, and the potential responsibilities of the various individuals involved.