Prison escapee recaptured at Springlands
September 23 2026
A convicted prisoner who escaped from the New Amsterdam Prison has been recaptured, with his parents also arrested in connection with the incident.
The Guyana Prison Service said Budnarine Persaud, along with his father, Seram Persaud, and mother, Rajmattie Jaikarran, were arrested around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, at Springlands, East Berbice-Corentyne.
The three are currently at the Springlands Police Station, where they are expected to be interviewed and face criminal charges in connection with the escape.
The Prison Service said an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape and recapture remains ongoing. It also stated that anyone found to have neglected their duties in relation to the incident will be held accountable.
The service has meanwhile commended members of the public and the Guyana Police Force for their assistance in locating and recapturing Persaud.
