Caribbean Court of Justice ruling clears way for Mohameds' extradition hearings

Extradition proceedings against Guyanese businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed are scheduled to resume in Georgetown in September 2026. The proceedings follow a Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling that dismissed the duo's appeal and lifted an interim stay that had paused the case since March.

The United States government has requested the extradition of the Mohameds in connection with an 11-count federal indictment involving allegations of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The Mohameds had previously challenged the authorization to proceed, alleging political bias by the Home Affairs Minister.

The case has also surfaced internal friction within the Caribbean Court of Justice. Reports indicate a rift between several judges and CCJ President Winston Anderson. Judges Chile Eboe-Osuji and Peter Jamadar reportedly alleged that Justice Anderson attempted to influence judicial decision-making and override long-standing conventions regarding judicial independence and the manner in which decisions are announced.