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Nazar Mohamed hospitalised
…extradition case adjourned
(Kaieteur News) – Extradition proceedings involving father and son Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed were on Monday postponed and adjourned after the court was informed that the elder Mohamed had fallen ill and was hospitalised.
Azruddin Mohamed appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court along with his attorneys Roysdale Forde, Siand Dhurjon, and Damien Da Silva. The prosecution was represented by Glenn Hanoman and Hubert McKenzie before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman.
Nazar Mohamed
At the commencement of the proceedings, Dhurjon informed the court that Nazar Mohamed was unable to attend due to a medical emergency and had been taken to the hospital. As a result, Dhurjon requested that the matter be adjourned to a later date to allow for the submission of a medical report. The prosecution requested an adjournment to February 16, which was agreed to by the defence. During the proceedings, the prosecution also raised concerns about the cost of repeatedly travelling for court appearances and asked whether virtual appearances could be permitted for the hearing of the report. However, Magistrate Latchman ruled that both defence and prosecution must be physically present. Prosecutor Hanoman then asked whether at least one representative could attend in person, to which the magistrate responded, “Yes that is okay.”
Azruddin Mohamed showing the media a photograph depicting the current condition of his father, Nazar Mohamed, who is hospitalized.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to February 16 for a report on Nazar Mohamed’s medical condition. Following the court hearing, Azruddin Mohamed told reporters that his 73-year-old father is suffering from several chronic medical conditions, including heart complications, high blood pressure, and diabetes, which are exacerbated by his age. “He has heart complications, blood pressure issues, and diabetes, and it is really taking a toll on him. I wish him a speedy recovery,” Azruddin said. He added that he visited his father at the hospital, where he remains admitted and is receiving treatment.
Hanoman also expressed well wishes for Nazar Mohamed’s recovery, noting that the adjournment was understandable under the circumstances. “We wish Mr. Nazar Mohamed well and a speedy recovery. These things happen, and there is nothing we can do,” Hanoman said. He added that the prosecution would be open to Nazar Mohamed appearing virtually if necessary, noting that the law allows for such accommodations. “In July 2024, normal preliminary inquiries were abolished and now all these types of matters have to be done by way of Paper Committal. Under the Paper Committal Act, there is an allowance for the absence of an accused person for the proceedings. I don’t think that the lawyer for Mr. Mohamed may be have been able to get his consent to appear for him today in his absence, but it would be helpful if that lawyer requests that consent in time for the next set of proceedings,” Hanoman stated.
However, defence attorney Dhurjon, stated that once Nazar Mohamed’s condition improves, he intends to attend court in person. “At least if he feels much better, he will attend on the next occasion. As of now, I don’t think the magistrate is willing to entertain too many virtual appearances, because even the counsel for the USA asked to appear virtually on the next occasion, and that was resisted,” Dhurjon said.
The Mohamed family is facing criminal charges in a United States federal court in Miami, Florida. A 25-page indictment, unsealed on October 2, 2025, alleges that they orchestrated a large-scale fraud scheme involving gold exports, customs fraud, bribery, and the evasion of millions of dollars in taxes and royalties owed to Guyana. Meanwhile, cross-examination of the prosecution’s first witness, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sharon Roopchand-Edwards will continue at the next hearing.
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