Nazar Mohamed hospitalised with medical emergency

February 9 2026

The extradition hearing involving billionaire businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, was abruptly halted and adjourned on Thursday morning after the court was informed that the elder Mohamed had been hospitalised following a medical emergency.

Seventy three year old Nazar Mohamed was reportedly preparing to attend court when he fell ill and was rushed to hospital after experiencing chest pains linked to a heart condition, along with dangerously elevated blood pressure.

He was later admitted with multiple medical complaints.

Speaking to reporters outside the courtroom, Azruddin Mohamed said his father’s health challenges were serious and compounded by his age.

“He has a heart complication; he has pressure issues, diabetes. I guess at 73 years of age, this is really taking a toll on him, and I wish him a speedy recovery,” Azruddin Mohamed said.

Both inside and outside the courtroom, members of the Prosecution expressed well wishes for Nazar Mohamed’s recovery.

Prosecuting Attorney Glenn Hanoman described the adjournment as unavoidable under the circumstances.

“We wish Nazar Mohamed well. We wish him a speedy recovery. These things happen, nothing we can do,” Hanoman told reporters.

During proceedings, Hanoman suggested that should Nazar Mohamed remain unwell when the matter is next called, he could appear virtually. However, the Defence objected to the proposal. Hanoman noted that repeated delays carry significant costs.

“There is a cost even the court has to mobilize itself from a different jurisdiction to be here. Prosecutors have to be here,” he said. “I think the law allows for virtual appearances, and I think that is a very good solution. If he needs to rest, I think that he can be accommodated like that by the Court.”

Hanoman further explained that the Paper Committal Act permits defendants to appear virtually once Defence Attorneys consent to witness the proceedings on their behalf.

Defence Attorney Siand Dhurjon, however, maintained that Nazar Mohamed would attend court in person once his health improves.

“No, no. At least if he feels much better, he will come on the next occasion, but as of now I don’t think the magistrate is willing to entertain too much virtual appearances,” Dhurjon said. He added that even a request by counsel for the United States to appear virtually at the next hearing had been resisted.

The extradition matter is scheduled to return to court on February 16 for a report.