Phone Tapping Scandal: 4 Senior Officials at MT Under Investigation

Following the announcement by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of a commission of inquiry into illegal phone tapping, a significant scandal is unfolding. This controversy, reignited by a complaint from former Chief Executive Officer of Mauritius Telecom, Sherry Singh, involves four senior officials from the national telecommunications company, whose names are now circulating widely in investigative circles.

One of the central figures in this matter is Y. S., who has served at Mauritius Telecom for 38 years.

According to Defi Media sources close to the investigation, Y. S. has played an active role in the implementation of public call monitoring devices.

His appointment to a strategic position at Telecom Tower in August 2022 coincided suspiciously with the emergence of the first allegations of phone tapping.

This promotion has raised concerns about the potential misuse of his influence within the company in connection with these illegal activities.

Another key individual is G. G., a senior official stationed at the Baie-du-Jacotet Landing Station, a critical hub in the telecommunications network.

In 2022, amid escalating accusations of phone tapping, G. G. altered his statement, a shift that helped exonerate Prime Minister Jugnauth and his associates.

However, records from the Moustass Leaks suggested that this change was orchestrated by close aides of the former Prime Minister.

It is alleged that a lawyer associated with this influential circle pressured G. G. to revise his statements to present a more favorable narrative.

These revelations raise serious questions about the tactics used to suppress the scandal and the extent of the power networks involved.

The two other officials, N. M. and V. B., have also drawn the attention of investigators.

Their close ties to the Militant Socialist Movement, particularly evident during the electoral campaigns of 2019 and 2024, suggested possible misuse of Mauritius Telecom resources to bolster the party’s electoral machine.

One of them, in particular, is reported to have been actively involved in support operations within constituency number 10 (Montagne-Blanche/Grande-Rivière-Sud-Est).

Such connections intensified suspicions regarding the inappropriate use of public infrastructure for partisan purposes.

This case, which intertwined illegal surveillance, political manipulation, and favoritism, reignited concerns about the integrity of Mauritius Telecom, which was already tarnished in 2022.

The newly announced commission of inquiry has the crucial task of not only clarifying individual responsibilities but also addressing broader questions about the integrity of this organization.

Source: Defi Media