Opposition party We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) is alleging political targeting and police misconduct following the arrest and overnight detention of activist Farazad Khan at the Albion Police Station, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of intimidation against its members on the Corentyne.
According to the party, the sequence of events began on April 3, when Khan filed a police report alleging cybercrime, stalking, and surveillance after two individuals were observed outside his residence and reportedly posted videos online identifying his home and family. WIN stated that despite the report and the submission of video evidence, no action was taken by authorities.
The following day, Khan was reportedly arrested at his home by police officers who did not provide any reason for his detention. WIN claims that while at the station, a female CID officer indicated there was no evidence to support a cybercrime charge and declined to proceed — but that instructions were subsequently given to detain Khan regardless. The party further alleged that he was placed in unsanitary lockup conditions and denied access to his family, while his wife was reportedly unable to obtain any information about his situation.
Khan was released the following afternoon with all charges dropped.
WIN has since called for a full investigation into the conduct of the officers involved, raising serious concerns about alleged political influence over policing in the region. The party also noted that similar arrests of other activists have occurred in recent weeks, suggesting a deliberate campaign of intimidation.
Authorities have not publicly responded to the allegations. Calls for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the handling of Khan’s original complaint remain unanswered.
