Mohamed Extradition Case Rocked by Police Evidence Gaps, Missing Records

The extradition proceedings against businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, have come under fresh scrutiny after the head of the Guyana Police Force Special Branch acknowledged gaps in his written statement and disclosed that records relating to the collection of key extradition documents had been discarded.

Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, who is testifying for the prosecution, was questioned about the handling and movement of documents submitted in support of the United States’ request for the two men to be extradited. Narine told Chief Magistrate Judy Latchman that he collected a bundle of documents from the Attorney General’s Chambers on October 31, 2025, and subsequently took them to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. The defence has been seeking information that could establish the origin, chain of custody and authenticity of the documents before they are admitted into evidence.

But Narine said records concerning his collection of the documents had been disposed of. He also indicated that some records connected to his movements and activities could not be produced because of intelligence considerations. The disclosure has become significant because the prosecution is relying on the documents to establish the legal basis for the extradition proceedings.