Former Prime Minister Mauritius Pravanda Junout was released on bail after his dramatic arrest on Saturday on charges of money laundering.
He was detained with three others after the anti -corruption agency said it had seized suitcases of money and luxury watches in 10 -seat attacks, including Jugnauth's home.
The former Prime Minister's lawyer said he denied the allegations against him.
Jugnauth's arrest came 100 days after his defeat on an election landslide, with his successor Nain Ramgula promised to eradicate corruption. But few Mauritants were expecting the Financial Crime Commission (FCC) to move so quickly or arrest the former prime minister on such serious charges.
Some people took to the streets of the capital Port Louis to celebrate, lighting fireworks until a handful of his supporters appeared on Monday to show their solidarity with him, chanting, “Right! Right!”
His wife Cobita – who was not facing the charges – was released after being questioned on Saturday for hours by investigators.
Her 63-year-old husband spent the night at a detention center before a magistrate gave him a guarantee late on Sunday, putting him at $ 32,000 (26,000 British pounds).
Jugnauth co -author – two prominent businessmen and deputy mayor – are still in place, waiting for the result of their warranty requests.
Their lawyers have not yet commented on the charges against them.
About $ 2.4 million in local and foreign currency – including US dollars, euros and UAE Dirhams – were seized during the attacks, said FCC spokesman Ibrahim Rosai.
Seven luxury watches, including five high -end watches, were also confiscated, he added.
As part of its warranty conditions, Jugnauth is ordered not to connect with witnesses or interfere with them.
He must also remain at a fixed address and inform the police if he decides to move.
Jugnauth was Prime Minister from 2017 to 2024 and was a member of one of the dynasties that dominated Mauritius politics.
Jugnauth was watching a historic deal with the United Kingdom Prime Minister Kyar Starmer with regard to the future of Chagos Islands.
The Agreement aims to resolve the long -standing dispute over the islands, But his heir accused him of negotiating a bad deal And he reopen the conversations.