Second Policeman Remanded Over CCTV Leak as Footage Challenges Police Account of Mohamed Confrontation

Another member of the Guyana Police Force has been remanded to prison in connection with the alleged leaking of confidential surveillance footage to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, as questions surrounding the October 12 confrontation involving the force’s intelligence chief, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, continue to undermine confidence in the police’s official account.

Constable Ashton “Chappy” Chappelle, 24, of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs on Monday, charged with obtaining and giving electronic data relating to the national security of the State, contrary to the Cybercrime Act No. 16 of 2018.

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Gibbs refused bail and remanded Chappelle until November 24, 2026, the same date Constable Ryan Greene and Mohamed are scheduled to return to court.