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Ex-PM Jugnauth Freed on Bail in Rs 113 Million Money Laundering Case
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been released on bail in a high-stakes case of money laundering. This stunning development has left the nation reeling as Jugnauth returned home on Sunday evening.
Under the conditions set by the Bail and Remand Court, Jugnauth presented himself to the Pamplemousses court this Monday morning to address the allegations of financial irregularities.
As part of his bail agreement, Jugnauth posted two cautions of Rs 750,000 each and signed a recognition of debt of Rs 5 million.
Henceforth, he must remain in constant possession of a mobile phone and provide the police with its number.
His phone must be in good working condition, and he must ensure it is within a network coverage area to prevent any disruptions in police communication.
The conditions also stipulated that Jugnauth must not interfere with any witnesses or potential witnesses, nor communicate with anyone involved in the case, except for law enforcement authorities or the court.
He must reside at a fixed address and provide the police with his complete residential address. Any change of address must immediately be reported to the authorities.
The allegations against Jugnauth are serious, with authorities claiming he concealed a staggering sum of Rs 113,827,621 through an intermediary, Josian Laval Deelawon, allegedly earned through illicit activities.
The alleged crime took place on February 15th, 2025, at Pointe-aux-Canonniers.
Devianee Ramchurn, the 63-year-old assistant mayor of Vacoas/Phoenix, will also face a court hearing in connection with the case, accused of transferring a substantial sum of Rs 113,827 to Josian Laval Deelawon.
This alleged crime took place in November 2024 at Pointe-aux-Canonniers.
Furthermore, Josian Laval Deelawon, director of My Holidays Ltd, and Chandradeo Oomah, a comptroller at the same company, will also appear before the Pamplemousses court on Monday 17 February.
Both men face allegations of money laundering, with Chandradeo Oomah accused of possessing a significant sum of money and seven watches suspected to have been obtained through illicit means.
The alleged crime took place on February 14th, 2025, at Terre-Rouge.
Source: Defi Media / Defi Media
