The Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius has dispatched two investigators to Europe to authenticate an audio recording central to the case of Mamy Ravatomanga. The recording allegedly features a conversation between David Thomas and Jean Carl Berty Elysée, then Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, discussing a request for Rs 350 million. The investigators aim to meet the individual who allegedly stored the recording, known as the "safe keeper."
According to Nasser Beekhy, a former close associate of Navin Ramgoolam, he recorded the conversation and sent the audio to someone abroad for safekeeping. The FCC must now verify Beekhy's statements and conduct a technical analysis of the recording to determine if it has been altered. The authenticity, context, and scope of the conversation must be established through the investigation. This development comes ahead of Jean Carl Berty Elysée's scheduled questioning at the Réduit Triangle.
The audio recording in question reportedly captures a conversation between David Thomas and Jean Carl Berty Elysée, discussing a request for intervention on behalf of Mamy Ravatomanga, who was hospitalized at the time. The conversation allegedly involved significant sums of money, with Thomas asking, "Komye kas ki tonn dir mwa bizin donn bos," and Elysée responding with "3!" The discussion also mentions a commission of Rs 50 million.
Jean Carl Berty Elysée has denied having a conversation of this nature with David Thomas, stating that "il n'y a jamais eu de telle conversation" between them. He has submitted his phone and SIM card to the authorities for examination. The FCC's investigation aims to establish the facts surrounding the recording and the alleged request for Rs 350 million.
The case has significant implications, as it allegedly led to Elysée's dismissal as Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister. The FCC's efforts to verify the recording's authenticity are crucial in determining the course of events. The investigation will also examine the roles of those involved, including Nasser Beekhy, who provided details about the "safe keeper" of the recording.
The two investigators sent to Europe will meet with the individual who allegedly stored the recording, as identified by Nasser Beekhy. This meeting is a critical step in verifying the recording's authenticity and understanding the circumstances surrounding its creation and distribution. The FCC's technical analysis of the recording will also help determine if it has been tampered with.
The outcome of the investigation will likely have significant repercussions for those involved, including Jean Carl Berty Elysée and Nasser Beekhy. The FCC's efforts to uncover the truth behind the audio recording will help establish accountability and transparency in the case.
Key points
- The Financial Crimes Commission has sent investigators to Europe to verify the authenticity of an audio recording in the Mamy Ravatomanga case.
- The recording allegedly features a conversation between David Thomas and Jean Carl Berty Elysée discussing a request for Rs 350 million.
- Jean Carl Berty Elysée has denied having a conversation of this nature with David Thomas.
