# Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mauritius-financial-crimes-commission-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-05T13:25:50.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) in Mauritius has initiated an internal investigation following allegations that confidential documents were leaked to a suspect. The probe began after official FCC documents were found on the mobile device of Steven Moothoocurpen, an individual arrested in connection with a suspected Rs 75.9 million drug trafficking and money laundering case. Moothoocurpen is currently facing charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice.

The recovered data includes intelligence-gathering details, information on ongoing investigations, and files regarding former suspects. A comparative analysis has revealed that one document, a request for a Chamber Judge order, was fabricated. Investigators are now working to determine whether Moothoocurpen created the forgery or if an FCC official provided it.

In addition to investigative files, the leak included photographs of the homes of several FCC investigators and the Director General, Sanjay Dawoodarry. Following the discovery, Dawoodarry reported receiving a threatening letter accompanied by bullets at his residence, an incident that occurred shortly after Moothoocurpen was observed near his home. 

As part of the inquiry, investigators have seized laptops and phones used by FCC staff for forensic examination. The FCC stated it is taking the suspicions ‘very seriously’ and maintains that no violations undermining its integrity will be tolerated.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Financial Crimes Commission investigates potential data leak

The Financial Crimes Commission is investigating a potential insider leak after confidential documents and investigator details were found on the phone of suspect Steven Moothoocurpen.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/financial-crimes-commission-investigates-potential-data-leak

### 2026-08-31: Financial Crimes Commission investigates alleged document leak

The Financial Crimes Commission in Mauritius is investigating a potential leak of confidential documents found on a suspect's device during a money laundering and drug trafficking probe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/financial-crimes-commission-investigates-alleged-document-leak

### 2026-08-31: Financial crime prevention initiatives focus on Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritius

Financial institutions and experts in Côte d’Ivoire and Mauritius are focusing on anti-money laundering efforts through policy discussions and practical decision-making training.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/financial-crime-prevention-initiatives-focus-on-cte-divoire-and-mauritius

---
Cite as: Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mauritius-financial-crimes-commission-investigation