The Mauritius court has allowed Mohamad Husein Abdool Rahim, 40, to travel to France for medical care despite facing provisional money laundering charges. The court ruling was made on September 30, 2026, by Magistrate Mary Donna Chung Kow Cheong. Abdool Rahim is accused of receiving Rs 475,000 from Roopeshsing Lofur between April and May 2014, allegedly from a scam.
Abdool Rahim will depart for France on October 1, 2026, via Dubai and is required to return to Mauritius on November 15, 2026. His travel is subject to a Rs 100,000 bank guarantee and must be limited to the medical examinations and treatments specified in his medical file. He will travel with a restricted passport and must report to the Passport and Immigration Office within 24 hours of his return to surrender his passport.
The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) had opposed Abdool Rahim's request, citing a risk of him fleeing the country. The FCC claimed to have received information that Abdool Rahim had close contacts in France and might not return to Mauritius. However, the magistrate found that the FCC's arguments did not sufficiently establish a risk of flight.
Abdool Rahim had argued that specialized medical examinations not available in Mauritius were necessary. He provided medical documents and a confirmation of admission to Médipôle Lyon-Villeurbanne in France. The magistrate considered the medical documents and found them sufficient to justify Abdool Rahim's stay in France, despite some discrepancies in the medical opinions presented.
The court also noted that Abdool Rahim had previously traveled abroad while facing legal proceedings and had returned to Mauritius. This prior compliance with travel restrictions and court appearances contributed to the magistrate's decision to grant permission for his trip to France.
Abdool Rahim is required to appear in court on November 16, 2026. The magistrate's decision allows him to receive necessary medical care while ensuring that he returns to face the charges against him. The case involves allegations that the Rs 475,000 received by Abdool Rahim was proceeds from a scam.
The court's ruling balances the need for Abdool Rahim to receive medical treatment with the requirement that he face the allegations against him. The case will continue to be monitored as Abdool Rahim travels to France and returns to face the court.
Key points
- Mohamad Husein Abdool Rahim, 40, has been allowed to travel to France for medical care while facing money laundering charges in Mauritius.
- The Financial Crimes Commission had opposed his request, citing a risk of flight, but the magistrate found the risk not sufficiently substantiated.
- Abdool Rahim must return to Mauritius by November 15, 2026, and appear in court on November 16, 2026.
