Police Officer Arrested Over Rs4.5 Million Money Laundering Case

ACP Lilram Deal, aged 51, has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering. The arrest was made under the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act (FIAMLA), with charges under articles 3(1)(b), 6, and 8.

Authorities investigating the case found Rs 4.587 million in a joint bank account held by Deal and his wife at a local commercial bank.

This money is believed to be the proceeds of illegal activities.

Deal was brought to court in Port-Louis on Wednesday 20th June afternoon. His bail hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m.

His interrogation will continue over the weekend. He has been placed in police custody starting on the night of 20th June. Deal is represented by lawyer Yash Bhadain.

Source: Le Mauricien