Fanirisoa Ernaivo, the Malagasy Minister of Justice, recently concluded a working visit to Mauritius where she engaged with her Mauritian counterpart and the Prime Minister. The purpose of her visit was to strengthen judicial cooperation between Madagascar and Mauritius, particularly on cases related to money laundering, including that of Mamy Ravatomanga, a Malagasy billionaire with alleged ties to significant public fund misappropriations.

The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in the investigation and management of cases where substantial sums of money, suspected to have originated from public funds in Madagascar, have reportedly moved through or been invested in Mauritius. Mamy Ravatomanga, who has close connections to former President Andry Rajoelina, is currently imprisoned in Mauritius since December on charges linked to money laundering and collusion in an influence-peddling scheme.

The implications of this visit underscore the ongoing concern in Madagascar pertaining to the loss of public funds and the need for robust international cooperation to tackle financial crimes. As these proceedings unfold, they may not only impact Malagasy law enforcement strategies but also influence bilateral relations between Madagascar and Mauritius, particularly in areas concerning economic integrity and mutual legal assistance.