Businessman Azruddin Mohamed has claimed that the ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is planning to lay “trumped-up” charges against him in what he says is an attempt to derail his visit to Region Nine.
Earlier today, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) filed a criminal case against Mohamed, who is sanctioned by the United States for allegedly making a false declaration on the importation of his Lamborghini.
The businessman is required to appear in court at 9:00 hours on Thursday, May 29, 2025, to answer to the charge.
However, in a statement on Thursday afternoon, Mohamed alleged that the charges are politically motivated.
“I’ve been informed that the PPP Government plans to institute several trumped-up charges against me to disrupt my visit to Region Nine,” Mohamed said.
He added, “As soon as these charges are laid, I will release factual evidence showing the public exactly who facilitated and ordered the clearance of the Lamborghini, since they have such an obsession with it,” he added.
The businessman was recently denied permission to visit five villages in the Rupununi. However, the Toshao of Annai, Ivor Daniels, on Wednesday apologised for signing the letter that prohibited Mohamed from visiting their communities without first consulting them.
