Reports, analysis and voices on detention in Mauritius.

Inside Melrose: voices from the remand blocks

Foreign detainees describe years of pre-trial detention in one of the world's harshest prison systems — without dignity, without a fair trial.

Why pre-trial detention in Mauritius can last eight years

A closer look at how delayed forensic reports and procedural backlog keep foreign detainees locked up for years without a verdict.

Behind the Tropical Façade: Serious Concerns About Detention, Drug Sentences and the Rule of Law in Mauritius

Mauritius is known worldwide as a tropical paradise, yet serious concerns exist about alleged torture, police violence, harsh prison conditions, prolonged pretrial detention and severe drug penalties.

Holidays Turn to Horror in Mauritius

What should have been a memory of joy has turned into trauma, as allegations of sexual abuse against two minors have exploded into the public sphere.

Holiday Horror in Mauritius Hotel

Minors reported as victims of sexual abuse at a luxury resort in Mauritius. Sexual abuse allegations in a northern Mauritius hotel under police investigation.

From Power to Prison

Handcuffs, Helmets, and Scandal: The Fall of Police Chief Ashik Jagai. A huge scandal in the Mauritius Police Force shows again to the world the power of corruption in Mauritius.

Mauritius Under Scrutiny for Police Corruption Cases

Beneath Mauritius' stable façade lies systemic corruption. The case of Sergeant Daniel Telvar raises the question: is the government genuinely reforming, or selectively wielding justice against political adversaries?

Example of misbehaviour during duty by Mauritius CID Police Officer Jean Daniel Telvar

An international business owner and diplomat was falsely accused in Mauritius. CID Sergeant Jean Daniel Telvar obstructed the investigation through intimidation and extortion, prompting a formal criminal complaint.

Corruption CID Officers Mauritius

Police corruption in Mauritius, especially within the CID, has been massively increasing. Officers accept bribes in exchange for leniency, eroding trust, justice and public safety.

Is Mauritius a Honeymoon Destination or an ordinary Crime Scandal Island?

Mauritius is marketed as a dreamy honeymoon destination, but rampant police corruption, lawlessness, a heroin epidemic and drug-trade penalties of up to 40 years expose a far darker reality for visitors and residents.

Beware of lawless corruption in the Mauritius Police Force

Corruption within the Mauritius Police force is eroding public trust and the rule of law, with weak oversight fostering a culture of impunity among officers who engage in bribery and extortion.

Lawless in Mauritius

A perilous environment of lawlessness and corruption pervades Mauritius law enforcement, perpetuating a cycle of human rights abuse: arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention, torture and excessive use of force.

Poor Communication Between Foreign Prisoners and Governmental Lawyers in Mauritius

Pre-trial long remands create major communication challenges between foreign prisoners and their governmental lawyers — language barriers, limited resources and cultural differences undermine fair trials.

Human Rights Prisoners Abused in all Mauritius Prisons!

Mauritius prisons suffer overcrowding, lack of rehabilitation programs, inadequate healthcare and human rights abuses — preventing the system from rehabilitating offenders and reducing recidivism.

Dark side of Restaurants in Mauritius by dealing and distributing hard drugs

In Mauritius, where the drug trade is expanding rapidly, restaurants in Grand Baie and Tamarin are increasingly used as fronts for organized crime, laundering drug profits through legitimate-looking businesses.

Torture in the Mauritius Prison System

With 100 individuals confined inside towering concrete walls, conditions at Beau Bassin Prison are grim. The lack of toilet paper in 2024 is a clear violation of International Human Rights standards.

Pravind Jugnauth Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested on money laundering charges after the FCC found 114 million Mauritian Rupees in cash, part of a wider crackdown on entrenched corruption.

Is the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) in Mauritius abusing its power against citizens?

The ADSU subjects citizens to a climate of fear, with the constant threat of planting drugs in a residence and arresting the occupant. Fabricated charges lead to job loss, broken families and harsh detention.

Concerns about the Extradite Agreement between France and Mauritius

The extradition treaty between France and Mauritius overlooks allegations of corruption and torture. Meanwhile, foreign prisoners face up to eight years of pre-trial detention and its emotional toll.

Stop Corruption in the Mauritius Police Force

Ahead of the 2024 elections, the South African community in Mauritius feels unwelcome and insecure, citing distrust in the integrity of the Mauritian Police Force and a palpable sense of threat.

Is Mauritius becoming a Narco Island?

Mauritius faces a massive growing heroin problem, with the highest drug-use prevalence in Africa. Rising crime, HIV/AIDS and overwhelmed health systems raise the question: is the honeymoon island becoming a narco island?

Criminal Complaint Against Government Mauritius

A formal criminal complaint filed on behalf of unconvicted detainees from 27 countries held in long remand in Mauritius, citing serious concerns over their mental and physical healthcare.

Welcome to the Foreign Prisoners Network in Mauritius

The Foreign Prisoners Network introduces its mission to support foreign inmates in Mauritius — providing assistance, advocacy and a sense of community to those incarcerated abroad.

Devon mum's anguish as son Ashley Tierney trapped in Mauritius island paradise prison

Paula Tierney is fundraising for legal representation for her son Ashley, a British national held without trial in Mauritius' Melrose prison for nearly five years.

The Mental Toll of inhumane Pre-Trial Detention without Sanitary Products in Mauritius

Pre-trial detention in Mauritius without sanitary products is distressing and dehumanising — worsening mental health, causing physical health risks and hitting women hardest.

Mauritius Police officer suspended in possession of Rs 1.5 million of cocaine

A police officer suspended since 2016 was arrested by the ADSU Flying Squad at his home in Cascavelle, with around 105 grams of cocaine worth Rs 1.5 million seized.

Exposing the Inhumane Prison Conditions in Mauritius

Amnesty International urges urgent reforms in Mauritius prisons, where overcrowding, inhumane conditions and mistreatment violate the international treaties the country has signed.

Policewoman accuses policeman of rape and kidnapping in Mauritius

A 31-year-old Mauritian police officer was arrested for the rape and kidnapping of his former girlfriend, also a police officer, after allegedly attacking and confining her overnight.

Invitation to the Community in Mauritius

Ahead of the 2024 elections, the community is called to unite against corruption, misconduct and abuse within the Mauritius Police Force and report any wrongdoing.

Suspects say they rented boat reported stolen in Mauritius

Two suspects repatriated from Réunion were arrested in Mauritius after a boat reported stolen in Grand-Baie was recovered. The anti-drug squad is following the case on a route popular with cannabis traffickers.

Yet another massive corruption case involving Mauritian police officers is under scrutiny.

A police search carried out in Vallée-des-Prêtres on 30 March 2024 has developed into a widening corruption investigation involving several members of the Mauritius Police Force.

Another Death at Melrose Prison Mauritius Raises Urgent Questions Over Drugs, Corruption and Prisoner Safety

Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius is calling for an immediate, transparent and independent investigation following the death of 43-year-old Avinash Ramgotee, who was found hanging in his cell at the Eastern High Security Prison in Melrose Mauritius on 15 August 2026.

Questions Over Accountability: Serious Allegations Surround Mauritian CID Sergeant Jean Daniel Telvar

Public allegations of police misconduct, abuse of authority and corruption have placed Jean Daniel Telvar under scrutiny. The allegations are serious, but the larger question is whether Mauritius has independently investigated them.

THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED IT. DID THE PRISONER EVER RECEIVE IT?

Foreign Prisoners Network calls for independent investigation into medical care inside Mauritius prisons

Foreign prisoners launch mass hunger strike in Mauritius

Dozens of foreign detainees at Melrose Prison in Mauritius have begun a mass hunger strike to protest systematic human rights violations and prolonged pre-trial detention without due process. The action underscores growing international concern over conditions at the high-security facility, where some prisoners have reportedly been held in remand for years without trial. According to the Foreign Prisoners Network, detainees are enduring inhumane conditions while awaiting their day in court, which for many has yet to arrive.

FOREIGN DETAINEES AT MELROSE PRISON ISSUE URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS APPEAL

Handwritten letters from prisoners allege drastic cuts to prison earnings, restricted ability to maintain family contact, discrimination and degrading treatment — Foreign Prisoners Network calls for immediate independent intervention

Investigation Raises Serious Questions Over 35 Prison Deaths Mauritius

Foreign prisoners network calls for transparency in Mauritius drug case

The Foreign Prisoners Network has issued a statement following reports that Mauritian MP Véronique Leu-Govind will face questions in connection with a cannabis trafficking investigation involving her husband.

Malagasy billionaire held 180 days without trial in Mauritiu

Madagascar's wealthiest entrepreneur, Maminiaina "Mamy" Ravatomanga, has now spent over six months in pre-trial detention in Mauritius without appearing before a court.

British Father Ashley Tierney Faces Trial in Mauritius After Seven Years in Pre-Trial Detention

This case now stands as a wider test of justice in Mauritius. A person who has not been convicted is supposed to remain presumed innocent.