The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into a number of its employees suspected of facilitating the unlawful transfer of motor vehicles belonging to U.S.-sanctioned businessman and Opposition Member of Parliament, Azruddin Mohamed.
The GRA revealed that these vehicle transfers occurred between November 27 and December 5, 2025, and are believed to violate regulations concerning vehicle transfers as well as anti-money laundering laws.
According to the GRA’s findings, certain employees were involved in multiple stages of this process, including the off-premises examination of vehicles, the lodgement and approval of transfer documents, and the handling of payments associated with these transfers. Notably, many of the individuals receiving the vehicles were linked to similar addresses in Republic Park, Atlantic Gardens, and Hill Top, Timehri, East Bank Demerara.
The investigation has identified a total of eleven transfers, which include luxury vehicles. The GRA has emphasized its commitment to prosecuting all individuals involved in these “illegal activities” to the fullest extent of the law, stating that arrests are anticipated soon.
As the investigation progresses, the GRA has also informed its international partners regarding the situation.
Azruddin Mohamed and his father, along with their associated businesses, faced sanctions from the U.S. government in 2024 due to allegations of money laundering, tax evasion, and under-declaration of gold. Following these sanctions, the U.S. government issued an eleven-count indictment against the Mohameds for similar offenses in 2025. Although the GRA had filed criminal charges against them, those were withdrawn after the U.S. officially filed for their extradition. The Mohameds are currently contesting this extradition request.
Further updates are expected as the GRA’s investigations continue.
