exmauritius pm ramgoolam freed on bail
Last Updated : GMT 09:40:38
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Last Updated : GMT 09:40:38
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
News » Shade

Ex-Mauritius PM Ramgoolam freed on bail

Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle

Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicleEx-Mauritius PM Ramgoolam freed on bail

Then-Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam
Port Louis - AFP

Former Mauritian prime minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam was freed on bail on Saturday, officials said, the day after his arrest sparked angry demonstrations from supporters in the Indian Ocean island nation.
Ramgoolam, 67, who was defeated in elections in December, was arrested on Friday and faces charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and money laundering. He was granted bail after agreeing to hand in his passports, an AFP reporter said.
The arrest is connected to a burglary that took place in 2011 at a beach property belonging to Ramgoolam. Police have been seeking to question Ramgoolam for allegedly lying about his presence at the scene of the robbery, and asking a businessman to give false testimony to the police.
It remains unclear why Ramgoolam may have lied about his presence at the property, although some local media reports have alleged he may have been wanting to cover up an extra-marital affair.
Police are also investigating the alleged suicide in custody of a suspect in the burglary. The ex-prime minister has angrily denied any foul play and has accused his critics of trying to discredit him.
Following the arrest, police said they also searched Ramgoolam's home where they discovered the equivalent of around $166,000 in cash, for which the money laundering charges have been added.
On Friday scuffles broke out between his supporters and those of the government on the streets of the capital, but police separated the two sides. The island was reported to be calm on Saturday.
Ramgoolam was succeeded by former president Anerood Jugnauth as prime minister in December.
Ramgoolam had wanted to run for the presidency had he won the polls but in a crushing defeat even lost his own parliamentary seat.
Ramgoolam's father, Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, led the country to independence and also served as chief and prime minister.
Mauritius is one of the richest countries in Africa with a per capita GDP of just over $9,000 (7,200 euros) among its 1.3 million people.

themuslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

exmauritius pm ramgoolam freed on bail exmauritius pm ramgoolam freed on bail

 



Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle

GMT 09:40 2017 Sunday ,17 December

May wins Brexit boost, but bigger battles await

GMT 06:33 2017 Friday ,01 December

Venezuela blames oil woes on 'sabotage

GMT 10:53 2017 Wednesday ,27 September

Fadl Shaker change residency after threats

GMT 08:37 2018 Tuesday ,23 January

Europe brings on charm and blue skies

GMT 22:55 2017 Tuesday ,07 February

Egypt backs Trump’s media criticism

GMT 09:50 2016 Thursday ,27 October

Voices concern over AT&T-Time Warner

GMT 07:48 2018 Sunday ,07 January

Globes newcomer Timothee Chalamet shoots

GMT 15:35 2017 Friday ,06 October

SAMA governor: Real GDP growth of 1.7% during 2016

GMT 11:42 2017 Tuesday ,31 October

Greece finds stand-up comedy amid economic tragedy
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
Themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle
 
 Themuslimchronicle Facebook,themuslimchronicle facebook  Themuslimchronicle Twitter,themuslimchronicle twitter Themuslimchronicle Rss,themuslimchronicle rss  Themuslimchronicle Youtube,themuslimchronicle youtube  Themuslimchronicle Youtube,themuslimchronicle youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©

muslimchronicle muslimchronicle muslimchronicle muslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle themuslimchronicle themuslimchronicle
themuslimchronicle
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle, themuslimchronicle