The spoiled rice scandal which is shaking Mahajanga has taken a new turn with the arrest of an individual by the gendarmes, involved in a crime of forgery and use of forgeries. This individual is one of the key players in the affair, bringing a particularly devious dimension to an already complex situation.
This individual is currently under investigation by the Fiadanana research section. His alleged participation consists of the transformation of rotten rice into powder in Mahajanga, in collaboration with accomplices. However, its modus operandi goes beyond simple adulteration of food products. He allegedly claimed to have links with the Presidency, using the name of the Secretary of State for the Gendarmerie, Major General Serge Gellé, to abuse his influence and exert pressure on local authorities. Its objective would have been to facilitate the release of bags of spoiled rice stored in containers.
Despite his dismissal from the Presidency of the Republic following a legal case, this individual persists in the usurpation of office by pretending to be a presidential official. His recent arrest marks a crucial step in the investigation aimed at dismantling the ramifications of this complex manipulation.
The spoiled rice affair involves a diverse list of people, ranging from high-ranking officials and civil servants to ordinary individuals, including usurpers of office. Seven individuals have already been placed under arrest warrant in Mahajanga in connection with this affair, testifying to the wide scope of the ramifications.
The Minister of Justice herself took the initiative to follow this affair closely and toughened her tone during a raid on the site last year. She stressed the importance of continuing the investigation to ensure transparency and justice. The increasing scope of the investigation led to the current results, highlighting the complex workings of this affair of forgery and use of forgery linked to spoiled rice. Authorities will continue to work diligently to uncover the full truth in this matter.
Yv Sam
