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Published Date: 24 September 2026
Updated Date: 25 September 2026
Mauritius’ Education Minister Dr Mahend Gungapersad has rejected allegations circulating on social media about an alleged altercation involving him and a woman, saying he intends to lodge a complaint with the Cyber Crime Unit.
The minister addressed the media at his office in Phoenix on Thursday, 24 September, following the circulation of a social-media publication describing an alleged incident that was said to have occurred on Tuesday, 22 September.
Minister Rejects Allegations
Dr Gungapersad categorically rejected the claims contained in the social-media publication.
He described the publication as an attempt to harm his reputation and said, according to reports, that it was the work of a well-organised group acting with malicious intent. He also said he planned to refer the matter to the Cyber Crime Unit.
The allegations remain claims made through social media and were not independently established in the reports reviewed.
Minister Provides Details of His Schedule
In response to the allegations, the Education Minister explained where he said he was on Tuesday.
According to his account, he was at his office in Phoenix meeting with Bishop of Port-Louis Mgr Jean Michaël Durhône and the director of the Service diocésain de l’Éducation catholique (SeDEC).
The meeting concerned the signing of the Grant Formula for Catholic primary schools.
The minister presented this schedule as part of his response to the allegations circulating online.
Questions Over Details in the Social-Media Post
Dr Gungapersad also pointed to what he described as factual inconsistencies in the social-media publication.
He said there is no Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) office in Petit-Raffray. He also clarified that he receives constituents on Wednesdays rather than Tuesdays.
These points were cited by the minister as reasons for disputing the account presented in the online publication.
Complaint to Cyber Crime Unit
The minister said he intends to take legal action over the publication and submit a complaint to the Cyber Crime Unit.
He also claimed that he had information concerning those responsible for circulating the material. However, those claims about the identity or motives of the people behind the publication remain allegations unless established through an official investigation.
Growing Concern Over Online Content
The incident comes amid wider concerns about misleading or manipulated material circulating on social-media platforms.
In this particular case, the minister has disputed both the allegations and the authenticity or accuracy of material circulating online. Reports from local media also quoted him referring to the possibility of deepfake content.
The episode highlights the importance of verifying claims before sharing social-media posts, particularly when they concern public officials or other identifiable individuals.
Investigation Could Establish Further Details
A complaint to the Cyber Crime Unit could allow authorities to examine the origin and circulation of the material and determine whether any offence was committed.
Until such processes are completed, the allegations made in the social-media publication and the minister’s assertions about those behind it should be treated as separate claims.
Final Thought
The controversy surrounding Dr Mahend Gungapersad highlights the importance of verifying information circulating online before treating it as fact. The minister has denied the alleged altercation, provided details of his reported schedule and announced plans to complain to the Cyber Crime Unit. Any further findings about the origin, authenticity or legality of the material would depend on the relevant authorities’ investigation.
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