Mauritius election spending probes stall
Two years after the 2024 general elections, investigations into alleged overspending by nine candidates are ongoing.
Investigations into alleged breaches of electoral spending limits from the November 2024 general elections in Mauritius remain unresolved nearly two years later. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stated in a written parliamentary response on December 9, 2025, that the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) is continuing its inquiry into seven Members of Parliament. These MPs were named in eight complaints filed in February 2025 concerning their declared election expenses.
The CCID has collected statements from complainants and heard from representatives of the Electoral Commissioner's office, which has provided requested information. Section 74B of the Representation of the People Act allows candidates to seek Supreme Court exemption for inadvertent irregularities, but this does not confirm innocence or resolve police investigations. The exact number of applications to the Supreme Court and their progress are not publicly confirmed.
Questions persist regarding whether the Supreme Court has reviewed these applications and when the CCID's findings will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The ongoing nature of these investigations highlights the slow pace of action regarding the alleged electoral spending violations from the 2024 polls.
Why it mattersThe public and political bodies are awaiting the conclusion of investigations into alleged electoral spending violations by seven Members of Parliament following the 2024 general elections.