Mohameds lose challenge to extradition case, now has to win on merit

July 29 2026

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, businessman Nazar Mohamed, clearing the way for extradition proceedings requested by the United States to continue.

The decision was announced at today’s hearing by Justice Denys Barrow.

The ruling brings to an end a four-month pause in the matter, allowing the extradition case before the Guyanese courts to proceed.

The United States is seeking the extradition of the Mohameds to face an 11-count criminal indictment, including allegations of conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, and money laundering.

The extradition process began after the United States submitted its request on October 30, 2025. Guyana’s Minister of Home Affairs subsequently issued an Authority to Proceed under the Fugitive Offenders Act, and arrest warrants were issued by Magistrate Judy Latchman the following day.

In December 2025, the Mohameds filed judicial review proceedings challenging the legality of the Authority to Proceed and sought to halt the extradition process. Their applications were dismissed by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal, which refused to grant a stay.

With the CCJ now dismissing the appeal, the extradition proceedings are set to continue before the Court of Committal.