Charge ‘dropped’ against ex-hotel worker accused in Michaela McAreavey case

Sandip Moneea, 52 (right), arrives at the Supreme Court in Port Louis, Mauritius. Picture: PA

The case against a man facing a theft charge related to the Michaela McAreavey murder investigation has been struck out, his lawyer said.

Sandip Moneea, 52, who was previously acquitted of Mrs McAreavey’s murder, was charged earlier this year with conspiracy to commit larceny in relation to the honeymooner’s hotel room in Mauritius.