Malherbe Files Complaint with IPCC Amidst ‘Missie Moustass’ Controversy

Alain Malherbe, a prominent maritime expert, has formally lodged a complaint with the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following a scandal involving purported audio recordings brought to light by a mysterious figure known as “Missie Moustass.” Malherbe’s complaint was filed yesterday, October 23, and he intends to pursue legal action against the Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA).

Renowned on social media for his insights on maritime traffic and outspoken critiques of port authorities, Malherbe visited the IPCC’s offices in Port-Louis after consulting with his legal team.

He stated that this incident further validates claims he has consistently made regarding misconduct.

In an exclusive interview with L’Express upon exiting the IPCC, Malherbe explained that his complaint included allegations about the audio recording itself.

His name reportedly appeared in a confidential conversation between Police Commissioner Anil Kumar Dip and Attorney General Maneesh Gobin, which Malherbe claims involved a conspiracy to damage his reputation.

Malherbe asserted that he submitted documents to the IPCC which the Central Crime Investigation Department (CCID) allegedly used to justify his arrest on April 4, 2024.

He contended that these documents were misrepresented as stolen from the MPA.

“They charged me with possession of stolen property concerning these documents, yet my Facebook page clearly indicates that these are public documents still available on the Economic Development Board’s (EDB) site,” he stated.

Following these events, Malherbe insisted that the documents in question are publicly accessible and were not stolen, countering the MPA’s claims in its complaint against him and the CCID’s accusations during his arrest, which he described as arbitrary.

He is planning to pursue civil action against the MPA, particularly focusing on the official who allegedly signed the false declaration that led to his arrest.

“Mr. R did not even bother to check if the documents were public or not. The CCID failed to verify the information I provided,” he added.

In response to comments made by the Prime Minister and the Commissioner of Police regarding the scandal surrounding the leaked phone calls, Malherbe expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stance.

He urged that it is the responsibility of those accused to prove the authenticity of the audio recordings, stating:

“The Prime Minister has taken the issue lightly. It is up to those implicated to demonstrate that these recordings are false.”

Malherbe concluded by clarifying that despite his differences with the former director of the MPA, Aruna Bunwaree-Ramsaha, he has never engaged in sharing information or documents with her.

He raised concerns about a “malicious” attempt by certain individuals to target his personal connections as well.

Source: l’Express