Police probe Facebook post linking Corporal to teen student; mother denies allegations

The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into a Facebook post that surfaced on 27 September 2025, linking Corporal 25126 Shazim Khan to a 15-year-old Grade 11 student in Region One.

The Gender-Based Unit of the Mabaruma Police Station immediately intervened, conducting a preliminary interview with the student in the presence of her mother. The teen reportedly told investigators that she never had any sexual relations with Khan, whom she described as a family friend. Her mother supported this account, saying she believed her daughter’s version of events. Both gave written statements to the police.

Regional Division #1 Commander also engaged Ms Rehanna Chan, the School Welfare Officer for the region, who separately interviewed the student and her mother. They both maintained their position. However, the mother refused permission for a medical examination of her daughter, claiming that the Facebook post was malicious and intended only to embarrass her child. Without that consent, the welfare officer noted that her investigation could not proceed further.

Still, authorities have called in Blossom Inc., which is expected to conduct a forensic interview with the teen at 11:00 hrs today. Police said the probe remains active and will be expedited.