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Comorian national arrested for alleged fraudulent flour export intended for local market
via Le Mauricien1 min read
A 40-year-old Comorian national residing in Baie du Tombeau was arrested on April 18, 2026, by the Financial Crimes Commission. The arrest followed an announcement by the Minister of Commerce, Michael Sik Yuen, on April 16, regarding the alleged diversion of subsidized flour meant for the local market. Investigations suggest the individual obtained an export permit for the Comoros by claiming the flour was a donation. However, the exported flour was reportedly sold commercially outside authorized channels. These transactions, conducted between July 2024 and July 2025, are estimated to have generated profits of approximately Rs 5 million. The individual is scheduled to appear before the Weekend Court this Sunday, where a provisional charge of fraud is expected to be filed.
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