Money Laundering Scandal: Pravind Jugnauth Postpones Hearing at FCC

Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has announced that he will not attend his scheduled hearing today, 5th March at the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). This news came to light on the 4th March through his legal representative, yet no alternative date for the hearing has been disclosed. The hearing forms part of an ongoing investigation into serious allegations of money laundering involving Jugnauth.

On 16th February, Jugnauth, alongside several others, including Devianee Ramchurn, Josian Laval Delawon, and Chandradeo Oomah, was arrested by the FCC and subsequently charged with money laundering offences. After their detention, all of the accused were released on bail.

The allegations against Jugnauth are particularly alarming, with accusations that he transferred substantial sums of cash through intermediaries, notably Josian Laval Delawon.

The FCC reported that Ramchurn allegedly transferred these funds to Delawon in November 2024. A raid conducted on 15th February 2025 at Pointe-aux-Canonniers led to the discovery of a staggering Rs 108.7 million in Delawon’s possession.

In a separate incident, Chandradeo Oomah was found with Rs 5.57 million along with an array of luxurious watches at his residence in Terre-Rouge.

As the investigation deepens, the FCC is now focused on tracing the origins and movements of these funds.

A comprehensive examination of the bank accounts belonging to those implicated is set to take place, and the Jugnauth family will be called upon to provide explanations once this analysis is complete.

Source: l’Express