Madagascar: Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy Targeted in Alleged Plot, Prosecutor Names 13 Suspects
madagascar — Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy has been officially cited in an alleged attempt to assassinate the Head of State and a suspected coup plot, Prosecutor of the Republic Narindra Rakotoniaina said. The dossier is described by authorities as explosive and lists 13 individuals, with 11 already in custody. Colonel Rakotomamonjy remains at large after posting a video in which he said he fled for fear of reprisals.
Madagascar probe: arrests, charges and the missing colonel
Prosecutor Narindra Rakotoniaina said investigators believe the case connects a network of military and civilian actors, including several senior military officers and a general active in past public demonstrations. Prosecutor Narindra Rakotoniaina said “Eleven of them have already been arrested, ” and that the investigation points to an organized, coordinated structure behind the alleged scheme. The identities of most suspects have not been made public, but Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy is publicly known and remains sought by authorities.
Evidence, money flows and alleged coordination
Prosecutor Narindra Rakotoniaina outlined elements cited by investigators: material evidence, electronic exchanges and significant financial movements. The inquiry notes financial flows estimated at nearly 20 billion ariary as part of the body of evidence. Authorities say testimonies and material proofs reinforce suspicions of planning and coordination; these specifics have been presented by the prosecutor as part of the formal case development in madagascar.
Immediate reactions, background and next steps
In a video posted online, Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy said “I have fled for fear of reprisals, ” and accused unnamed figures of exerting pressure and threats after his public denunciations. The colonel was appointed director of grievances to the Presidency in November and was dismissed two months later; he subsequently intensified accusations of opaque practices and alleged malversations involving influential economic actors. Under the previous regime he had publicly denounced irregularities tied to a major businessman, a detail that has been recalled in public debate across madagascar.
Prosecutor Narindra Rakotoniaina also described the case as supported by “material elements, electronic exchanges and large financial flows, ” framing the investigation as far-reaching. Authorities emphasize the existence of testimony and material proof that, they say, indicate a structured operation rather than isolated acts. At the same time, most suspect identities remain withheld from the public while legal procedures continue in madagascar.
As of April 3 at 14: 06 ET, officials say the investigation is active and legal steps are ongoing; arrests and evidence collection are expected to continue as investigators build the case. Observers in the capital will be watching whether additional detentions, formal charges or judicial hearings are announced next, and whether Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy is located and presented to judicial authorities in madagascar.
