FCC: Gooljaury Arrested Over Alleged Rs 1.5 Billion Money Laundering

In a dramatic turn of events, businessman Rakesh Gooljaury was apprehended as he disembarked from his flight at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport in Plaisance on Thursday, 6 February. Having travelled from India via Dubai, Gooljaury now finds himself at the centre of a serious investigation concerning “toxic loans” linked to the former Mauritius Post and Cooperative Bank (MPCB), now known as Maubank.

The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) is pursuing allegations of money laundering and has also detained Gooljaury’s brother, Prameshwar Goojaury, at his home.

Prameshwar has since arrived at the FCC headquarters in Réduit for questioning.

The unfolding scandal revolves around loans totalling approximately Rs 1.5 billion granted by the ex-MPCB to four businessmen.

As he entered the FCC premises shortly after 6 PM, Rakesh Gooljaury was accompanied by his legal counsel, Me Siddhartha Hawoladar.

The lawyer confirmed that his client is facing serious money laundering charges, and promised that more details would emerge once they were inside the FCC.

Citizens watches closely, awaiting clarity in a matter that has already raised significant concern.

Source: Defi Media / Defi Media1