Tax case discontinued amid unfolding extradition request 

See below the full release from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ Chamber: 

Charges filed by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on the 1Sth day of May 2025, against Azruddin Mohamed for the offences hereunder set out were discontinued pursuant to Article 187(1)(c) of the Constitution of Guyana.

The Offences:
1. Caused to be made and subscribed to a false declaration to the Revenue Authority, contrary to Section 217 (1) (a) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.
2. Knowingly concerned in fraudulent evasion, contrary to Section 218 (e) of the Customs Act, Chapter 82:01.

These charges were filed by the Guyana Revenue Authority before the receipt of a request from the Government of the United States of America to the Government of Guyana for the extradition of Azruddin Mohamed.

ln light of this extradition request and the hearing of the said extradition request, and taking into account all relevant legal principles, including international comity, appropriateness, and fairness to the defendant, these charges were discontinued