The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by billionaire businessman Azruddin Mohamed who is under U.S. sanctions, has retained a U.S.-based lobbying firm to cultivate relationships with U.S. legislators and private-sector actors, according to filings with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The filing names LGS, a Wyoming lobbying firm headed by a former aide to President George W. Bush, as the contracted firm. LGS reported receiving an advance payment of US$250,000 for its engagement with WIN. The paperwork states that LGS will advise the WIN party—the foreign principal—on developing and cultivating relationships within the U.S. government and private sector.
The filing also indicates the lobbying firm will assist WIN in preparing and disseminating information and documents to U.S. legislators. The nature and content of those materials were not detailed in the public filing.
WIN rose to prominence following Guyana’s September 2025 elections and has since become the country’s main opposition party. Its leader, Azruddin Mohamed, was recently elected Opposition Leader, a constitutionally recognised role.
Both Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were sanctioned by the U.S. government on allegations that include money laundering and tax evasion. A Guyanese government Permanent Secretary, Mae Thomas, has also been sanctioned over alleged ties to the Mohameds.
In October, a Florida grand jury returned an 11-count indictment alleging mail and wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion related to gold exports from Guyana; U.S. authorities subsequently filed an extradition request for the Mohameds. The father and son are currently contesting that extradition in Guyanese courts.
Efforts to obtain comment from WIN and LGS were not immediately successful. The U.S. Department of Justice maintains a public registry of foreign lobbying filings; further details of the arrangement are expected to be available through that portal as required by law.
