Air Mauritius faces new legal and disciplinary actions following Kroll report findings

The report, examined by the Air Mauritius board of directors on June 25 and 29, 2026, has led to the involvement of the Financial Crimes Commission and the police, consideration of civil remedies, and the launch of disciplinary proceedings. Seven senior Air Mauritius executives have been suspended as a precautionary measure during an internal investigation. These individuals held key positions in finance, legal, planning, and procurement, with some having served on the Committee of Purchase involved in aircraft acquisition and leasing decisions.

The Kroll mandate focused on three main areas: the sale of five aircraft during the voluntary administration period of 2020-2021, the lease of two A330-200s in 2022, and the order for an additional A350-900 in 2023. Between December 2014 and December 2024, Air Mauritius divested four aircraft, resulting in an estimated net loss of approximately Rs 1.2 billion. During the same period, eleven aircraft were added to the fleet through direct purchase, finance leases, and operating leases.

The total costs for these acquisitions and leases were not disclosed due to confidentiality clauses. The Prime Minister informed Parliament that eleven aircraft were grounded a hundred times between 2014 and 2024 due to technical issues, unavailability of spare parts, lack of re