Sufficient evidence received for GRA, Police to take action against Mohamed’s Enterprise – Nandlall

Attorney General Anil Nandlall said on Thursday that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Guyana Police Force now have enough evidence to take action locally against Mohamed’s Enterprise, following sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury last year.

The U.S. sanctions came after an investigation revealed that Mohamed’s Enterprise had evaded millions in taxes by omitting over 10,000 kilograms of gold from import and export declarations between 2019 and 2023.

The Guyana Government and the GRA had long, since July 2024, requested information concerning the revelations of money laundering and gold smuggling allegedly perpetrated by the Mohameds.

The documents were dispatched by the Attorney General with separate requests made by the GRA and law enforcement agencies.

Speaking to the press at the sidelines of the joint press conference between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Dr. Irfaan Ali at State House, Nandlall explained that there had been an ongoing exchange of information between U.S. law enforcement agencies and their Guyanese counterparts. This collaboration, he noted, has provided the necessary evidence to proceed with legal action.

“Since the imposition of the sanctions, there has been a steady flow of information between U.S. law enforcement and us here in Guyana. Based on the data and documents received, both the GRA and the Police Force are now ready to act,” Nandlall said.

The Attorney General further stated that the GRA would investigate the tax evasion allegations, while the police would handle other aspects of the case.

“[The] evidence presents a clear path forward, and I expect action to be taken shortly,” he added.

Nandlall also addressed questions about the potential for criminal charges, stating that the investigation process had been ongoing for several months and that the sufficient volume of information now available had paved the way for local authorities to begin their legal processes.

He said due process would take its course.

He dismissed any claims that the government’s actions were politically motivated. “This is not a political issue. The approach has been objective, driven by evidence, and led by the relevant authorities in Guyana,” Nandlall affirmed.

The Attorney General confirmed that the exchange of information between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Guyana remains an ongoing and fluid process, but with a commitment to acting once enough evidence is gathered.

“We have reached a point where the authorities in Guyana are prepared to move forward,” he said, adding that all actions taken would be in full accordance with the law.

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