February 17, 2025 12:26 PM

Mauritius’ former Prime Minister gets bail on money laundering charges

A court in Mauritius has released former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on bail following his arrest on charges of money laundering, a magistrate at the court said. Last month, the country's former central bank governor was detained and released on bail after being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud. An Indian Ocean archipelago, Mauritius is an offshore financial centre that markets itself as a link between Africa and Asia. "He (Jugnauth) shall not interfere directly or indirectly with ...