Former President Chan Santokhi has publicly responded to reports regarding the detention of his son, Richano Santokhi, in the United States due to issues surrounding his immigration status. In his statement, Santokhi emphasized that his son’s residency application is currently under review by the relevant authorities and that he is receiving legal assistance from an attorney.
Santokhi expressed confidence in a fair and thorough resolution of the matter, stating, ‘As a father, I trust in a careful and just handling of this case, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.’ He lamented that some individuals are exploiting his son’s personal situation for political or publicity purposes.
‘It is unfortunate that there are those who misuse this issue to inflict political and public damage,’ Santokhi remarked. He called for respect for his family’s privacy and urged society and the media to exercise restraint in addressing this private matter. ‘In the interest of my family’s privacy and protection, I will limit myself to this explanation,’ he concluded.