The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has said that charges will be laid shortly following a joint-law enforcement operation on Wednesday at Mohamed Enterprise, Lombard Street, Georgetown.
The unit said the operation was launched following credible information received by law enforcement that illicit activities were taking place at the premises.
During the course of the operation, officers uncovered evidence of illegal financial operations and additional materials believed to be connected to unlawful activities were recovered at the location. All items seized are currently subject to active forensic and financial investigation.
The property belongs to sanctioned businessman and Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed and father, Nazar Mohamed. Their cambio licence was revoked following those US-sanctions.
According to SOCU, several individuals were taken into custody and are assisting with ongoing enquiries. Investigations remain active and further enforcement action will be taken where the evidence so warrants.
“This action forms part of an intensified national and regional security strategy aimed at disrupting organised criminal networks engaged in gold smuggling, illicit financial flows, unlicensed money exchange operations and related serious offences.
It reflects strengthened coordination among domestic law enforcement agencies, joint services and regional partners to confront cross border criminal activity and protect the integrity of Guyana’s financial and security architecture,” the Unit stated.
SOCU said charges will be laid shortly.
