DPP withdraws GRA ‘Lamborghini’ charges against Azruddin Mohamed

In a significant legal development, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Guyana has announced the discontinuation of tax evasion and false declaration charges against Azruddin Mohamed. The charges, which were related to the undervaluation of a Lamborghini luxury car imported from the United States in 2020, were dropped following a formal extradition request from the U.S. government. The DPP cited international comity, fairness, and legal appropriateness as key factors in the decision. The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) had initially filed the charges on May 15, 2025, alleging that Mohamed declared the car’s value at $75,300, while its actual worth was $695,000. The GRA’s case was bolstered by evidence from the U.S. Department of Justice, including an invoice and money transfer records. Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, are also facing an 11-count indictment in the U.S. for wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. Both are currently contesting the extradition request.