Madam Speaker, I presume the hon. Member is referring to two brothers, I think they are twins, bearing the same initials, that is, A.C.P. I wish to refer him to my reply to Parliamentary Question B/1039 of the Sitting of 25 November 2025 wherein I had indicated that one Mr B.R. had, on 28 March 2023, made a declaration to the Central CID as a precautionary measure against Mr. Arvin. C.P., just to distinguish them. He was the Director of Areva Immobilier Ltd to the effect that he had signed a contract for the purchase of a villa forming part of the ‘Iréva Villas Project’ for the amount of Rs8.2 million and had paid Rs5 million. Later on, Mr A.C.P. requested him to pay an additional Rs2.2 million out of the remaining balance of Rs3.2 million. He refused to pay and dropped the proposal to purchase the villa. I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that Police had started an enquiry into the case and have recorded statements from six persons. On 13 May 2025, upon completion of the enquiry, the Central CID forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice. Thereafter, the Director of Public Prosecutions requested for several clarifications, which were attended by the Police. On 29 December 2025, the DPP returned the case file to the Police requesting to enquire into the outcome of civil cases entered by Mr B.R. against Mr A.C.P. and vice versa. The case was fixed for merits before the Supreme Court on 10 March 2026. On 01 April 2026, the Office of the DPP requested police to provide an update on the outcome of the civil cases entered by Mr. B.R. against Mr. A.C.P., who is the Director of Areva Immobilier Ltd and vice versa, before the Supreme Court. On 03 April 2026, the Registrar of the Supreme Court informed the Police that Mr. B.R. and Areva Immobilier Ltd had on 10 March 2026 agreed before the Supreme Court that Areva Immobilier Ltd would pay to Mr. B.R. the sum of Rs5.7 million in full and final settlement before a Notary Public by 30 June of this year. Both parties jointly moved that the agreement be made a judgment of the Court and the motion was granted. Following these developments, the police will refer the case back to the Office of the DPP for advice. On 25 February 2025, police had received a second complaint in connection with the Iréva Villas project made by one Mr V.P. who had made full payment for the purchase of one villa which had not yet been delivered. The police have initiated an investigation and so far, statements from six persons have been recorded. I am informed, Madam Speaker, by the Financial Crimes Commission that, in light of several complaints made by victims against Venezis Property, owned by Mr A.C.P. and Areva Immobilier Ltd, owned by the other Mr A.C.P., investigations for money laundering had been initiated against these companies. The Financial Crimes Commission had in March 2025 and July 2025, following several complaints made by victims, initiated two investigations for money laundering with predicate offence of swindling occurring as from year 2022 against Mr A.C., owner of Venezis Property and Mr A.C.P., owner of Areva Immobilier Ltd. Eleven victims were interviewed by the Commission and 21 statements have been recorded. One person, namely Mr A.C. was arrested. Amount allegedly defraud is about Rs50 million. All deeds for the transactions bear the seals of public notaries Mr K.R. and Mr D.R. These two public notaries were also interrogated and the last one being on 02 April 2026. The Financial Crimes Commission is awaiting information from financial institutions to proceed further.

Yes.

Merci, madame la présidente. L’honorable Premier ministre sait-t-il qu’il y a des cas où les acquéreurs ont déboursé presque la totalité de la somme au promoteur alors qu’il s’avère après évaluation que moins de 50% des travaux ont été complétés ? Dans ce contexte, peut-il informer la Chambre où on en est avec les amendements à la loi pour protéger les acquéreurs comme il avait lui-même promis dans sa réponse à ma question B/1039 en novembre dernier ?

Yes, we are following all this, Madam Speaker. The amendments will be brought later because we have other priorities, but they will be brought.

Thank you. Time is up! Now, the Table has advised that the following PQs have been withdrawn: B/240, B/242, B/244, B/245, B/247, B/248, B/249, B/250, B/252, B/253, B/254, and B/255. Now, PQ B/262 will be replied by hon. Minister of Local Government, PQ B/257 will be replied by hon. Minister of Housing and Lands, PQ B/296 and B/309 will be replied by Minister of Tourism. I think it might be wiser to break at this stage rather than start. You want one question? Alright! I see, you decide. Yes, Dr. Ms. Daureeawo. Your question. Only one question. ROAD CONGESTION – SURVEY – REASONS & STRATEGY ADOPTED