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Kathmandu. Mauritius police have arrested former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth as part of a money laundering investigation.
A police source told AFP on condition of anonymity that authorities arrested Jugnauth, 63, and his wife, Kobita Jugnauth, on Sunday morning and questioned them for several hours. Kobita Jagannath has been released after questioning, while former Prime Minister Pravind is scheduled to be produced before a judge after office hours resume on Sunday morning.
A police incident report seen by AFP details officers searching another suspect’s home, which contained the Jugnauths’ names, as well as luxury watches and stacks of various currencies.
The island’s Financial Crimes Commission issued a notice, citing an investigation into a “money laundering case” and directing police to arrest the Jugnauth couple and two other suspects if they attempt to leave the country.
Jugnauth, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2024, was He is the leader of a dynasty that has dominated Mauritius’ leadership since independence from Britain in 1968.
He brokered a historic deal with Britain to restore sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a long-running dispute.
He and his militant socialist movement suffered a crushing defeat in a tense election in November. He handed over power to his centre-left rival Navin Ramgoolam, who became prime minister for the third time.
During the campaign, both camps promised to improve the lives of ordinary Mauritians, who face cost-of-living difficulties despite strong economic growth.
Under the Chagos Agreement, Britain will lease the island of Diego Garcia to establish a joint US military base.
Both Mauritius and Britain have said that US President Donald Trump’s administration will have its say on the final terms of the deal. .आशास
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