GRA officials to be arrested for allegedly aiding Azruddin Mohamed in transfer of vehicles

Last Updated on Friday, 2 January 2026, 19:45 by Writer

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Friday said several of its employees will shortly be arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting embattled city businessman, Azruddin Mohamed in the transfer of eleven vehicles.

The transfer of the motor vehicles occurred between November 27, 2025, and December 5, 2025, in breach of both regulations associated with the transfer of motor vehicles and anti-money laundering regulations, the GRA said.

“A perusal of the Authority’s records reveal that the identical employees were responsible for the off premises examination of the vehicles, lodgement, approval of the transfer documents, and the dispatch and receipt of payment to effect the said transfers, with many of the transferees residing at similar addresses in Republic Park and Atlantic Gardens, and Hill Top, Timehri, East Bank Demerara,” the tax agency said.

The probe, according to the GRA, has revealed eleven such transfers, including of luxury vehicles.

The GRA warned that all participants in those alleged “illegal activities” would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, with arrests expected shortly.

Investigations are ongoing, and the authority’s international partners have been apprised, the GRA also said.

Mr Mohamed, who is leader of the main opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), is currently fighting a United States extradition request to face trial for an 11-count grand jury indictment for alleged mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.

His indictment refers to, among other things, the alleged evasion of taxes on the Lamborghini luxury car that he imported.

Cases related to that offence were discontinued in the High Court and Magistrates’ Court.

The revenue authority pleads with the general public to report any illicit, or unlawful activities on telephone number 227-6060, extensions 3201, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3211, 3212, or 3408.

All information provided will be dealt with in strict confidentiality and such persons may be rewarded in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act, Chapter 82.