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U.S. asset-forfeiture specialist Joshua Paster enters Mohameds’ case

A Miami-based federal prosecutor who has worked on high-value civil forfeiture matters, including major foreign bribery and sanctions-linked asset seizures, has now formally entered the United States’ case involving businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed. Court filings show Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Paster has appeared for the United States “regarding any forfeiture […]

AG says prosecution ready, defence delaying Mohamed extradition proceedings

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Wednesday accused the defence team representing businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed of deliberately delaying extradition proceedings, even as the Magistrate’s Court was prepared to move the matter forward. Speaking to members of the press following High Court hearings related to the extradition matter, Nandlall said efforts were […]

AG calls Mohamed extradition challenges “absurd”, says politics can’t be used to block extradition

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Wednesday dismissed as “absurd” the legal challenges filed by businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed, warning that politics cannot be allowed to become a shield to defeat extradition proceedings. Speaking to members of the press after a full day of hearings before the Chief Justice, Nandlall said the […]

No-case ruling ends Mahaica accountant’s murder inquiry, accused discharged

The preliminary inquiry into the murder of Mahaica accountant Chormanie Tulsie came to an end on Tuesday after a magistrate upheld a no-case submission, resulting in the discharge of the accused, 67-year-old farmer and businessman Khemraj Persaud, also known as “Pandit.” The ruling was handed down by Principal Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Mahaica Magistrate’s […]

High Court orders Magistrate Tamieka Clarke to recuse herself from SOCU cases over apparent bias

The High Court has ordered Magistrate Tamieka Clarke to recuse herself from five cases brought by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), after finding that her continued involvement created an appearance of bias. In a ruling delivered on Friday, January 9, 2026, Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh granted judicial review orders in favour of SOCU, […]

AG urges greater return to in-person court hearings at opening of Law Year 2026

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, on Tuesday called on the judiciary to move back toward in-person hearings with greater regularity, arguing that the continued reliance on virtual proceedings has affected mentorship, professional development, and camaraderie within the legal profession. Nandlall made the appeal while speaking at the Opening of the Law […]