Mr M. R., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number of assets acquire…
(No. B/965) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, 129 Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to Mr M. R., he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the number of assets acquired by him in Mauritius, indicating the year of his initial investment; (b) the number of times he travelled to Mauritius, indicating whether due diligence was carried out thereon, and (c) whether consideration will be given for the setting up of a Board of Inquiry to shed light on his recent arrival in Mauritius.
Reply: As the hon. Member is aware an investigation involving Mr M.R. has been initiated by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). By virtue of section 161 of the FCC Act, no information obtained in the discharge of the functions and powers under the Act can be divulged. The hon. Member will, therefore, appreciate that it would not be appropriate at this stage to provide the details he has requested at parts (a) and (b) of the question. In regard to part (c) of the question, in view of the ongoing investigation being conducted by the FCC, the establishment of a Board of Inquiry is not warranted at this juncture. Furthermore, the initiation of such an inquiry at this stage may unduly interfere with, or otherwise impede, the proper and efficient conduct of the FCC’s ongoing investigation. TRAINER, JOCKEY & APPRENTICE JOCKEY LICENCES – 2025 SEASON