Madagascars anti corruption authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga, a prominent figure in the countrys business and political circles, in connection with an alleged fraud scheme linked to lychee exports.
The warrant targets Ravatomanga, often referred to by his nickname Mamy, as investigators probe what local media described as a large scale operation involving irregularities in the export of lychees, one of Madagascars best known seasonal agricultural products.
The case adds to legal pressure already surrounding the head of the Sodiat group. Reports in the region have said Ravatomanga is currently being held in Mauritius, where he faces separate proceedings, including allegations tied to money laundering.
