In a dramatic turn of events, Azruddin Mohamed, the leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party, was arrested on Friday, October 31, 2025, just days before his anticipated election as Guyana’s next opposition leader. The arrest was made in response to an extradition request by the United States, where Mohamed and his father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, face 11 charges related to fraud and money laundering. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond confirmed the arrests to Demerara Waves Online News, though the Guyana Police Force has remained tight-lipped about the details. Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton, emphasized the importance of adhering to legal procedures in this high-profile case. The arrest has sent shockwaves through Guyana’s political landscape, raising questions about the future of the WIN party and the opposition’s leadership.