Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested on money laundering charges. The Financial Crime Commission (FCC) confirmed his detention, stating that he will be held at a central Mauritius facility. Authorities also carried out multiple raids, including at his residence, where they seized $2.4 million in cash.
Jugnauth’s lawyer dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, insisting that his client has no ties to any illicit financial activities. He argued that the charges were aimed at undermining Jugnauth’s political standing rather than pursuing justice.
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The arrest is part of an ongoing anti-corruption drive in Mauritius. Jugnauth is the second high-profile figure to be detained under the current government’s investigations. In January 2025, former Bank of Mauritius Governor Harvesh Seegolam was also arrested but later released on bail.
The government’s intensified crackdown on financial crimes has sparked political debate. While some view Jugnauth’s arrest as a step toward greater accountability, others see it as a politically driven move targeting opposition leaders.
