CoA dismisses Mohameds’ appeal, orders them to pay $3M in costs
March 17 2026
The Court of Appeal, under acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Roxane George-Wiltshire, SC, has dismissed an appeal by businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed, who sought to overturn their extradition proceedings to the United States.
The ruling, delivered unanimously on Tuesday, upheld a February 4, 2026, decision by acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh, who dismissed the Mohameds’ claims that Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond acted with bias in issuing the authority to proceed—a formal document enabling the courts to initiate extradition proceedings.
Justice George-Wiltshire said the Mohameds “have not established that the minister was affected by bias in issuing the authority to proceed. The minister has no interest in the outcome of the case. The United States, as the requesting state, does.”
She further stated that the Chief Justice was “correct” in rejecting the father and son’s application, noting that the appeal had “absolutely no merit.”
The Court of Appeal also imposed $3,000,000 in costs on the Mohameds, splitting $1.5 million each to Minister Walrond and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC. No costs were awarded to the third respondent, Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman.
Regarding their request to halt the extradition proceedings while appealing to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Chancellor said the matter falls under the CCJ’s jurisdiction and should be determined there.
As a result, their request for a stay was denied. As such, the extradition hearing for Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed is set to continue on Wednesday before Magistrate Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The United States is seeking the extradition of Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed in connection with alleged financial crimes, including fraud and money laundering.
Both men were indicted by a grand jury in Florida, where the charges carry significant penalties if they are convicted.
In addition, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on the Mohameds, restricting their access to certain financial systems and assets, as part of efforts to prevent further involvement in illicit financial activities.
