The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force, has initiated proceedings against Mr. Azruddin Mohamed and certain employees of the agency for alleged violations of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act. This action comes in light of serious accusations related to money laundering and customs violations.
The provisions of section 3(1)(a) of the AML/CFT Act outline that a person commits the offense of money laundering if they knowingly deal with property that represents proceeds of crime, aiming to conceal its illicit origins. Moreover, section 3(4) specifies that criminal conviction is not necessary to prove that property is proceeds of crime.
The GRA underscored that despite Mr. Mohamed being sanctioned and indicted for various offenses, including fraud and money laundering, some employees allegedly colluded to transfer motor vehicles registered in his name to other individuals, violating statutory regulations and established procedures.
As a result of these infractions, the Revenue Authority has terminated the services of the implicated employees along with their manager.
In light of these developments, the GRA is urging the public to report any illicit or unlawful activities. They have provided contact numbers — 592-225-5061, Ext. 2501-10 or 227-6060, Ext. 3201-12 — assuring that all information will be handled with strict confidentiality. Individuals providing information leading to successful actions may also be eligible for rewards under the applicable laws.
The GRA remains committed to upholding the integrity of its operations and combating money laundering and related crimes as investigations continue.
