white collar crimes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Financial Crimes Commission, inf…
(No. B/1115) Dr F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to white collar crimes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Financial Crimes Commission, information as to the number of suspects arrested under provisional charges since November 2024 to date in relation thereto, indicating the – (a) charges preferred in each case, and (b) number thereof who – (i) needed medical attention and proceeded to private clinics and public hospitals, respectively; (ii) obtained bail whilst under medical care, and (iii) spent time in police custody pending release on bail.
Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that 88 suspects have been arrested under provisional charges since November 2024 to-date. In relation to the information regarding charges levelled against each suspect, the Financial Crimes Commission has advised that by virtue of section 161 of the Financial Crimes Commission Act, no information relating to any investigation can be divulged. Madam Speaker, as regards to part (b)(i) of the question, I am informed by the Financial Crimes Commission that 8 suspects needed medical attention and proceeded to private clinics and/or public hospital. I am tabling the details of the 8 suspects who needed medical attention. Out of the 8 suspects, one obtained bail whilst under medical care. As regards part (b) (iii) of the question, 3 suspects spent time both in police custody and in private clinics pending their release on bail.
Thank you. Yes.
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Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am sure what I am going to say the whole House is aware of. Keeping in mind that the hon. Prime Minister himself, while he was under vile prosecution and persecution, he did not, at any time, attempt to replace prison with luxury confinement but faced the music and went to Moka Detention Centre.
You are supposed to…
Can I ask the hon. Prime Minister whether he will consider that a medical unit be made available either in Melrose Clinic or at the FCC, particularly with specialised care in cardiology, because most of them have cardiac issues, to avoid the tactical use of medical conditions to remain in such hospital institutions?
Very good!
I totally agree with the hon. Member and I can tell him and the House that this, in fact, is being considered by the hon. Attorney General and we are going to come with legislation addressing this issue.
Last question?
Yes.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I know I am taking a lot time today, but it is my speciality, my expertise.
Don’t waste time then!
Will the hon. Prime Minister use his good office to advise the Ministry of Health to allow Specialists or Senior Specialists in subspeciality care to visit suspected people who have been conveyed by the FCC or Central CID at public hospitals and give them the authority to liaise with them to provide the best medical attention so that, once again, the use of private institutions cannot be used as an attempt to show justice à deux vitesses? Thank you.
Yes, again, I totally agree with the hon. Member, and we are addressing this issue. We have public hospitals – why the hell do they have to go to private clinics and stay in comfort? No, this is going to be addressed.
Ar nou non! An hon. Member: Bravo! Bravo!
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Thank you. I will allow hon. Jhummun a last question and I will give you your supplementary as well.
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