AI-powered scammers are now targeting your bank account
The Bank of Mauritius has issued a fresh public warning after a sharp rise in digital fraud. Criminals are using artificial intelligence to spoof phone numbers, impersonate banks and regulators, and trick people into handing over their login credentials and one-time passwords.
Feyçal Caunhye, the central bank's Chief Communications Officer, said most operations trace back abroad, which complicates investigations. Most victims hand over their credentials voluntarily after highly convincing contact. "Technology alone is not enough to guarantee total protection," Caunhye said.
Doesn't matter how secure the system is if you hands your OTP to whoever calls claiming to be your bank.
Pasta, cheese, milk and margarine are all more expensive this week
Is anything in your trolley getting cheaper? Not this week. Canned products, pasta, cheese, milk and margarine all took fresh price hikes as Mauritians face another round of increases on staple goods.
The timing is notable: Q1 2026 trade data shows the country's food import bill held roughly steady at Rs 14.88 billion, suggesting the increases reflect supply chain costs and currency pressure rather than any surge in import volumes.
Ethiopian Airlines is flying to Mauritius from 15 June
Ethiopian Airlines has received a permit to fly into Mauritius and will launch two weekly flights to Addis Ababa from 15 June. Addis Ababa is one of Africa's main aviation hubs, with connections across the continent. A second source confirmed the twice-weekly schedule.
Imam Hamad Beejambee arrested by the CCID over false allegations
The Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) arrested imam Hamad Beejambee on Thursday over allegations of making false claims. No public statement followed on the specific nature of the allegations.
Shorts
E-transactions bill passes without changes – The e-transactions bill passed the National Assembly without amendments after Minister of ICT Ramtohul's summing-up.
BoM governor admits limits, pledges oversight fix – Governor Muthoora Thakoor admitted supervisory gaps are real and pledged upgraded monitoring tools.
CWA chairman resigns after just over a year – Maneswar Peetumber has stepped down as CWA chairman citing professional constraints, just over a year in the role.
Women set to lead several municipalities – The Alliance du Changement confirmed women will lead several municipalities in the upcoming local elections.
Darren Activiste bailed after doctor threat charge – Darren Activiste was arrested then bailed on Thursday over alleged threats against a doctor at the North Hospital.
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