This Thursday, in court in Port-Louis, Jean Hubert Célerine was called to give his position on the extradition request of the French authorities. He opposed it. There will therefore be a debate. The date will be communicated later. In addition to Franklin’s position on the extradition request, there was a debate on the bail request on Thursday. Both sides put forward their arguments. The magistrate will give her ruling on Tuesday 11 April.
Mithun released on bail
Shaan Kumar Choolun, alias Mithun, appeared in the Bamboo Court on Weneday morning. He is suspected of being one of Franklin’s nominees and faces a provisional charge of money laundering. This Tuesday, the Icac did not object to his release. The bail was set at Rs 50,000 and the debt recognizance at Rs 200,000. On his way out of the court, Mithun asked to be given access to his land. “The land is under seal. But that is where my deer, fawns, fish and ducks are. There has been nothing illegal on this land and Franklin has nothing to do with it. I want my land,” he said.
