This would represent, according to the alleged victims - one hundred in total - the total amount they have invested in Whitedot.
Asked for a reaction, Rundheersing Bheenick, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, said he was surprised by the action.
"We have nothing to reproach ourselves. In any case, we are confident we have done everything we needed to do, "he said.
The alleged victims say they have been scammed after making investments in Whitedot, promising them attractive returns on investment in a short time. The company is alleged to have operated according to the "Ponzi scheme."