Court accepts Mohamed’s medical, adjourns extradition hearing
March 24 2026
Extradition proceedings involving businessman and Opposition Leader of Guyana Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have been postponed after the court accepted medical evidence indicating that Mohamed is currently unfit to participate.
The decision was handed down on Tuesday by Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, who ruled that the illness and prescribed recovery period made it impractical for the matter to proceed at this time.
The hearing has been rescheduled for April 7 to 10 at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, with daily sittings set between 09:00 hrs and 15:30 hrs.
The court was told that Azruddin Mohamed was recently diagnosed with dengue and advised to rest for approximately 12 days.
His attorney, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, submitted medical documentation, including laboratory results and a doctor’s report, stating that his client is experiencing symptoms such as fever and severe headaches, along with medication that causes drowsiness.
According to the defence, these symptoms significantly affect Mohamed’s ability to meaningfully participate in the proceedings, even through virtual means.
Further medical evidence was presented by Dr. Kawal Dalip, who explained that the diagnosis was based on clinical symptoms and later supported by laboratory testing.
He noted that while the recommended rest period could extend up to 12 days, a reassessment is expected within about 10 days.
The doctor also cautioned that the prescribed medication may leave Mohamed intermittently incoherent.
Concerns were raised during the hearing regarding the timing and reliability of the medical findings, including questions about the testing process and results.
However, the medical practitioner maintained confidence in the diagnosis and dismissed any anomalies as inconclusive or inaccurate.
The defence also rejected calls for additional testing, maintaining that the medical report was credible and that the facility where the tests were conducted is certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards.
After considering the submissions, the magistrate accepted the medical evidence and granted the adjournment, allowing the matter to resume next month.
Azruddin Mohamed and Nazar Mohamed are currently facing extradition proceedings linked to allegations from United States authorities, including money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud tied to illegal gold trading.
They remain on bail, with conditions requiring the surrender of their passports and regular reporting to the Ruimveldt Police Station.
