The extradition proceedings against U.S.-indicted businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, progressed on Monday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where additional documents pertaining to their case were presented.
Prosecutor Terrence Williams briefed reporters following the hearing, confirming that the documents submitted represent the complete set of materials provided by the United States, which is seeking their extradition. “This is the evidence supporting the request from the United States,” he stated.
Williams acknowledged concerns raised by the defense regarding the processing of the documents. However, he emphasized the prosecution’s efforts to share copies as early as possible, even before they were officially received through diplomatic channels.
“This is the second and final request, so this is the case,” he noted, adding that ensuring the defendants have access to due process remains a top priority.
Defense attorney Siand Dhurjon remarked that Monday marked the third hearing concerning the matter, pointing out that additional documents were still absent. “Today they disclosed some documents, but not all documents,” he revealed.
The defense did not object to the extension requested by the prosecution, allowing until Friday for all materials to be submitted. Dhurjon insisted that any remaining documents intended for consideration must be properly executed through appropriate diplomatic channels. “That is important because all of these things have to be established before the court of law before any lawful extradition order can be made,” he stressed.
He also indicated that the defense plans to raise constitutional arguments in the upcoming hearing. “We are working assiduously and building on those points with each passing day… New issues may be identified in those new documents,” Dhurjon added.
Both Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed remain on bail, set at $150,000 each. The extradition request from the U.S. government was filed on October 30, 2025, under the extradition treaty between Guyana and the United Kingdom, which is still active in Guyana under the Fugitives Offenders Act.
The father and son face multiple charges in the United States, which were unsealed on October 6, 2025, by a Grand Jury in the Southern District of Florida. The indictment includes serious allegations such as 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.
