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Guyana opposition leader extradition and legal battle
Overview
The legal and political situation involving Guyana opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, has intensified through extradition battles and allegations of police misconduct. The United States is seeking their extradition to face federal charges in Miami, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fraud, alleging their company evaded approximately $50 million in gold export taxes between 2017 and 2024.
In September 2026, Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman allowed extradition committal hearings to proceed following a Caribbean Court of Justice decision to discharge an interim stay. During these proceedings, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, head of the Special Branch, testified that he had shredded and burned operational records from the Mohameds’ 2025 arrest. These missing documents reportedly contained details of a conversation between the Mohameds and a US Marshal.
Concurrently, Mohamed has faced separate criminal charges. Following an October 12, 2026, incident near the residence of Senior Superintendent Narine, Mohamed was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and obstructing justice. While police claim a .32 Taurus pistol was found in his vehicle, Mohamed’s defense maintains the weapon was planted in a “calculated attempt” to eliminate him politically.
Following his release on bail, Mohamed accused Narine of orchestrating a premeditated assassination attempt, alleging Narine opened fire on his vehicle at point-blank range. Mohamed further claimed he was physically assaulted by masked tactical officers during the encounter. The defense continues to characterize these developments as “political harassment” and the “weaponization” of security forces.
Entities
Azruddin Mohamed · Nazar Mohamed · Guyana Police Force · Prem Narine · Caribbean Court of Justice
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
Coverage disagrees
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"The magistrate rejected a request to adjourn the extradition case entirely."
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"Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman deferred a ruling on the assessment and effect of a treaty in the Mohamed extradition case."
One claim states the magistrate rejected a request to adjourn the case entirely, while the other states the magistrate deferred a ruling on a specific treaty assessment.
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"A vessel was traveling at high speed and failed to respond to sirens, leading to a pursuit."
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"The vessel was already docked when authorities arrived and no high-speed chase occurred."
One claim asserts a high-speed pursuit occurred after a vessel failed to respond to sirens, while the other asserts the vessel was already docked and no chase occurred.
- [DISPUTED] A vessel was traveling at high speed and failed to respond to sirens, leading to a pursuit.
- [DISPUTED] The magistrate rejected a request to adjourn the extradition case entirely.
- [DISPUTED] The vessel was already docked when authorities arrived and no high-speed chase occurred.
- [DISPUTED] Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman deferred a ruling on the assessment and effect of a treaty in the Mohamed extradition case.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Senior Superintendent Prem Narine discharged his service firearm toward a vehicle near his residence.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Officers observed a bag being thrown from the vessel into the river during the pursuit.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Opposition MP Natasha Singh-Lewis was released on G$200,000 bail.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The United States is seeking to extradite Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed to face trial in Miami federal court.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nazar Mohamed is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and mail fraud.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Azruddin Mohamed is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fraud.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mohamed’s Enterprise evaded an estimated $50 million in Guyanese gold export taxes and royalties between 2017 and 2024.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Azruddin Mohamed evaded more than $1 million in Guyanese taxes on a Lamborghini shipped from Miami to Guyana.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed accuses Special Branch Head of assassination attempt
Guyana's Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed alleges a premeditated assassination attempt by Special Branch Head Prem Narine during a shooting incident in Kitty.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed granted bail on firearm and obstruction charges
Guyana opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed was granted bail on firearm and obstruction charges following a shooting incident involving a high-ranking police official. Mohamed alleges political targeting.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesGuyana Court of Appeal reserves ruling on Mohamed extradition challenge
Guyana's Court of Appeal has reserved its ruling on a constitutional challenge by Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed regarding extradition safeguards and U.S. assurances.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed arrested after shooting near senior police official's home
Guyana opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed was arrested following a shooting incident near the home of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, a key witness in an ongoing extradition case.
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[CRIME] 9 sourcesGuyana extradition hearing probes Mohamed arrest surveillance
The extradition hearing for Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed continues in Guyana, with Special Branch head Prem Narine facing intense cross-examination over the police surveillance and arrest operations.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesGuyana legal proceedings involve Azruddin Mohamed and Judge Gino Persaud
Guyanese authorities address legal developments involving Azruddin Mohamed and Judge Gino Persaud, including testimony on uncharged allegations and the U.S. review of a High Court judge's visa.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMohamed family raises concerns over fair trial in Guyana
Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed have raised concerns over the fairness of their legal proceedings in Guyana, citing political pressure and disputed police statements during extradition hearings.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGuyana Opposition Leader accuses government of political victimization
Guyana Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has accused the government of political victimization after two of his office's vehicles were impounded for 16 days, contradicting recent police guidance.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesGuyana intelligence chief admits destroying records in Mohamed extradition case
Guyana's Special Branch intelligence chief admitted to shredding and burning police records related to the arrest of Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed, amid their ongoing US extradition proceedings.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed returns to court for extradition proceedings
Guyana opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father resume extradition hearings while police continue to hold a vessel and vehicle seized during recent operations.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed extradition hearing resumes in Guyana
Extradition hearings for Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed have resumed in Guyana as prosecutors present key legal documents to support a United States request for their surrender.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed extradition hearings continue in Guyana
Guyana continues extradition hearings for Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed regarding U.S. charges of gold tax evasion and money laundering. The court recently denied requests to stay proceedings or revoke bail.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesMohamed father and son seek to halt extradition proceedings in Guyana
Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed are seeking to halt their extradition from Guyana, challenging the constitutionality of the Fugitive Offenders (Amendment) Act in the Court of Appeal.
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesAzruddin Mohamed released on bail after Guyana vessel confrontation
Guyana's Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and MP Natasha Singh-Lewis were released on bail following a nighttime maritime confrontation and vessel search by security forces.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesMohamed legal team demands CCJ President recuse himself
Lawyers for gold dealers Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed have called for CCJ President Winston Anderson to recuse himself from their extradition case, citing allegations of judicial bias and political interference.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesCaribbean Court of Justice ruling clears way for Mohameds' extradition hearings
Guyanese businessmen Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed face resuming extradition hearings in September following a CCJ ruling, amid reports of internal judicial rifts regarding leadership and independence.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesCaribbean Court of Justice Upholds Rule of Law in Extradition Case
The CCJ ruled that extradition must follow lawful procedures, stressing judicial independence and marking a key moment for Caribbean democracy, especially for Guyana.
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesCaribbean Court of Justice Allows Extradition Proceedings Against Guyana Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed
The Caribbean Court of Justice dismissed Azruddin and Nazar Mohamed's appeal, lifted the stay and allowed US extradition proceedings to resume, finding no sufficient bias in the Authority to Proceed.
Sources
antiguanewsroom.com · antiguatribune.com · bahamasspectator.com · barbadosgazette.com · cbc.bb · demerarawaves.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · dpi.gov.gy · dwtonline.com · guyanatimesgy.com · haitigazette.com · hgptv.com · independent.co.uk · inewsguyana.com · jamaicainquirer.com · jamaicaobserver.com · kaieteurnewsonline.com · mymotherlode.com · ncnguyana.com · news.televizyonlakay.com · newsamericasnow.com · stvincenttimes.com · stvincenttribune.com · trinidadexpress.com · trinidadtribune.com · verslas.in · villagevoicenews.com · wicnews.com
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