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Conviction and detention of Daniel Seeram

Overview

Daniel Seeram, the National Border Patrol Director and former Region Four Chairman, was convicted of assaulting his former wife, Farzana Hamid, causing actual bodily harm. The conviction follows a trial regarding a September 2023 incident at a Cummings Lodge apartment, where Hamid testified to sustaining multiple injuries—including to her eye, wrist, arm, thigh, and breast—and witnessing property damage.

Following the conviction by Magistrate Abigail Gibbs, Seeram was remanded to custody. His legal counsel, Nigel Hughes, filed an application for judicial review with the High Court to overturn the decision to remand him to prison pending sentencing, arguing that the injuries were minor, such as a “haematoma or blood clot,” and did not warrant detention. However, High Court Justice Joy Persaud-Singh dismissed the application, ruling that the magistrate acted lawfully and within her jurisdiction.

Following his detention at the Sparendaam Police Station, the Guyana Prison Service confirmed that Seeram was transferred to the Camp Street penitentiary on a Friday night. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Entities

Daniel Seeram · Abigail Gibbs · Farzana Hamid · Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court · National Border Patrol Unit

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Daniel Seeram transferred to Camp Street prison

    Guyana Prison Service confirmed National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram has been transferred to Camp Street prison following his conviction for assault causing actual bodily harm.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Daniel Seeram remains in custody after assault conviction

    Former Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram remains in custody after a High Court rejected his bid to overturn a remand order following his conviction for assaulting his ex-wife.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Daniel Seeram convicted of assaulting former wife

    National Border Patrol Director Daniel Seeram has been convicted of assaulting his ex-wife, Farzana Hamid. He remains in custody pending a High Court bail hearing and a November sentencing.

Sources

demerarawaves.com · hgptv.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com · villagevoicenews.com

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