Extradition Hearing for the Mohamed’s Adjourned 

November 10, 2025

Extradition proceedings against prominent businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed resumed on Monday before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where several key documents were presented by the prosecution.

During the hearing, prosecutors submitted a diplomatic note, an authenticated declaration from the U.S. Secretary of State, and arrest warrants for both men. These materials form part of the formal extradition request made by the United States government, which is seeking the Mohameds’ return to face charges related to alleged financial crimes.

The case was adjourned to November 24, 2025, for a report. Both Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed remain on $150,000 bail each.

The U.S. government made its extradition request on October 30, 2025, under the treaty between Guyana and the United Kingdom, which continues to apply locally under Section 4(1)(a) of the Fugitives Offenders Act, Cap. 10:04, as amended by Act No. 10 of 2024.

According to U.S. court records, the Mohameds face multiple charges unsealed on October 6, 2025, by a Southern District of Florida Grand Jury. The indictment includes wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, aiding and abetting, and customs-related violations linked to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax evasion scheme.

In a statement issued following Monday’s hearing, WIN campaign manager Hana Mohamed said:

“Guyanese,

The matter against the Mohameds has been adjourned until November 24, at 9am, after the Jamaican prosecutors visiting our shores appeared unprepared to proceed with full disclosure.

Today’s development marks another step forward in ensuring that fairness, transparency, and due process remain at the heart of the ongoing matter involving Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and Mr. Nazar Mohamed. The hearing being adjourned to November 24 provides an important opportunity for the Mohameds’ legal team to present the truth in full clarity, truth supported by facts, documents, and years of honest enterprise built in service to Guyana.

This adjournment is not a setback, but rather a chance for full justice to prevail. It allows the attorneys representing the Mohameds to further expose the weaknesses in the allegations and to demonstrate once again that the Mohameds have always acted within the law, with transparency and accountability in every aspect of their business and public life.

The public must also be made aware of what the State is spending on this politically-charged prosecution. The Government of Guyana has fully financed the visit of the Jamaican prosecutors, covering flights, hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, and every miscellaneous cost, on top of their already hefty retainers, all at tax payers’ expense.

And now, the State has quietly hired Attorney Glen Hanoman and his legal team as an additional layer to this case. Hanoman is widely known for having represented Roger Khan in matters involving murder charges and during the time of the hundreds of extra judicial killings under the Jagdeo administration. He has also represented a known rival of the Mohameds in the gold sector who is currently being investigated by the U.S. Federal Authorities and who is closely aligned with the PPP government. So you can see where this is all coming from.

Guyanese can draw their own conclusions as to why someone with such interests has suddenly entered this case on behalf of the State.

The family remains calm, confident, and cooperative with all legal processes, as they have been from the beginning. Their focus continues to be on clearing their names, protecting the integrity of their companies, and reaffirming their unwavering commitment to Guyana’s growth, development, and people.

We are encouraged by the strong support received from communities, partners, and citizens across the country who believe in fairness and justice.

The Mohameds continue to ask the Guyanese public to remain vigilant.”

The extradition proceedings are expected to continue later this month, with both sides preparing to present further submissions before Magistrate Latchman.