In a significant development, Guyana’s presumptive Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were arrested on October 31, 2025, following an extradition request from the United States. The arrests occurred in Georgetown, with Azruddin detained outside the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and his father taken into custody shortly after. The duo faces 11 criminal charges in the U.S., including money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud, stemming from indictments unsealed in a Florida court earlier this month. U.S. authorities have reportedly been investigating the Mohameds since the early 2010s. Additionally, they are accused of tax evasion and the alleged misuse of official GRA seals to evade duties and taxes. Azruddin Mohamed, who recently entered politics and led the We Invest Nationhood party, secured the majority of opposition seats in the September General Elections. He is set to be sworn in as Leader of the Opposition next week. The extradition proceedings began today, with both men appearing in court. The Office of the Attorney General confirmed that the formal extradition request was received from the U.S. on Thursday.
Guyana’s presumptive Opposition Leader and father arrested pending U.S. Extradition
