Former Prime Minister Jugnauth in Mauritius arrested for money laundering!

Former Prime Minister Jugnauth in Mauritius arrested for money laundering!

in the island state of Mauritius, which is known for its wonderful beaches, the arrest of former Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth causes excitement. According to an arrest warrant from the State Commission for Financial Crime (FCC), Jugnauth, 63 years old, was arrested for money laundering allegations. According to information from the Krone , a erector of 114 million rupees (around 2.4 million euros) in cash was ensured during searches by his house and other properties. Jugnauth vehemently defends himself against the allegations, announces his lawyer Raouf Gulbul.

These incidents only come a short time after the parliamentary elections, in which Jugnauth's political alliance, the Alliance Lepep, had to take a devastating defeat. The opposition coalition, the Alliance du Changement, under the leadership of Navin Ramgoolam, was able to win all seats in parliament in the elections on November 10, 2024 and thus gained full control over the government, such as Newsmoris . This marks a significant change in the country's political landscape. The new government accuses Jugnauth of fake the economic statistics during its term from 2017 to 2024 and the budget deficit is considerable.

The political tensions in Mauritius have further tightened. The new government under Ramgoolam has the challenge of regaining the trust of the population and clarifying the allegations against the former Prime Minister. Jugnauth's arrest also opens up questions about possible far -reaching consequences for the economic and political stability of the country, which is in the middle of this turbulence.