Michael “Rat” Maharaj, one of nine men released in 2024 for the 1997 murder of Thakoor Boodram, brother of drug lord Dole Chadee, is now in jail again facing six charges of extortion, after being arrested about a week ago.

Maharaj was charged jointly with his brother Denish, on one charge of demanding money with menace and simple robbery. He was charged separately with five counts of demanding money with menace and simple robbery.

The brothers were released on bail for the single charge when they went before Master Indira Chinebas at the Tunapuna Masters Court North A on Monday. Michael was released on $350,000 bail with surety, reporting conditions and restrictions while Denish was granted $300,000 bail with surety, reporting conditions and restrictions.