A wealthy businessman in Guyana who was sanctioned last year by the U.S. and who plans to challenge the South American country’s president in upcoming elections is facing new accusations

Author: BERT WILKINSON Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 29/05/2025 | 21:14:31

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Azruddin Mohamed appeared in court on Thursday after being charged with false tax declaration and under-invoicing a luxury vehicle. His appearance comes days after he announced plans to challenge ruling People’s Progressive Party. Mohamed, a member of one of Guyana’s wealthiest families, used to be a well-known donor to the ruling party. Officials accused the Mohameds of evading $50 million worth of duty taxes on gold exports. Their company also accused of bribing customs officials to falsify documents.

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