Sattar Hajee Abdoula Arrested, Ex-MK Administrator Rushed to Hospital

The former Air Mauritius administrator, Sattar Hajee Abdoula, was rushed to hospital last night after reporting health problems following his arrest by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) on suspicion of money laundering.

Top Story: Arrest and Hospitalisation

Abdoula, who had been detained by the FCC earlier on Wednesday evening, November 19, was transported to Dr Jeetoo Hospital after complaining of ill health.

The FCC accused him of money laundering linked to an investigation into a sum of Rs 3.6 million, which the commission suspects originated from criminal activities.

It remains unclear whether he will be held in hospital or transferred to a police cell.

Upcoming Court Appearance

The former administrator is due to appear in court this Thursday, November 20, for his provisional charge.

His lawyer, Me Raouf Gulbul, confirmed that he was currently unaware if his client would be detained in hospital or a police cell.

Background on Allegations

Abdoula was subjected to a lengthy interrogation by the FCC earlier on Wednesday, with his lawyer, Me Raouf Gulbul, present.

The charges stem from his tenure as an administrator for the troubled airline Air Mauritius during the Covid-19 pandemic, a role he held from April 2020 to September 2021.

Source: Defi Media