The following persons, suspected to have committed the offence of Money Laundering have been arrested on 4 June 2025:
- Marie Ivonia Milazare; and
- Jean Pascal Bocus.
Ms. Milazare was found in possession of properties including jewellery, two motor cars, six motorcycles and a television. The properties have an estimated value of MUR 6 million and are suspected to have been derived from a criminal activity.
On the other hand, Mr. Bocus was found in possession of a sum of MUR 32,700, which is suspected to have been derived from a criminal activity.
Both suspects were brought before the District Court of Port Louis (North) on 05 June 2025, where they were provisionally charged with the offence of Money Laundering. There was objection for the release on bail of Mr. Bocus, who has been remanded to police cell.
Ms. Milazare has been released on bail after furnishing two sureties of Rs 200 000 and entered into a recognizance of Rs 2 million. She is required to report to Abercrombie Police station everyday between 06 00 to 20 00.
The FCC reiterates its unwavering commitment to combatting financial crime and ensuring that those who unlawfully benefit from illicit activities are held accountable under the law. The public is therefore encouraged to report any suspicious financial activity to the Commission via our hotline – 142 or through our website: www.fcc.mu