Ravatomanga’s Suspected Associate Arrested in 6-Hour FCC Interrogation

A 38-year-old supervisor at the SODIAT Group, David Jean Christian Thomas, a close associate of Malagasy businessman Mamy Ravatomanga, was arrested on Friday evening, 24 October, by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). The Mauritian national, who lives in Belle-Vue Calodyne, is suspected of complicity in an extensive money laundering network linked to Ravatomanga.

Key Allegations and Charges

The FCC alleges that Thomas, acting in concert with others, attempted to conceal assets valued at an estimated $ 20 billion believed to be the proceeds of criminal activities—by using a bank’s IT system.

Thomas was subjected to a nearly six-hour interrogation under caution with his lawyer, Me Assad Peeroo, present.

During questioning, he was reportedly confronted with telephone exchanges and suspicious transactions.

However, Thomas denied any involvement, maintaining he had no knowledge of illicit activities.

Following the interrogation, he was formally placed under arrest and provisionally charged with conspiracy under the Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023.

Thomas is scheduled to appear before the Week-End Court on Saturday, October 25, for his initial court appearance.

Source: Defi Media