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US corruption indictment of billionaire politician won’t block him from Guyana’s parliament
Azruddin Mohamed faces 11 U.S. charges including money laundering and bribery but remains eligible to serve in Guyana's parliament, where his party holds 16 of 65 seats.
- Azruddin Mohamed, a billionaire businessman in Guyana, was indicted by a U.S. grand jury on charges of money laundering, bribery, tax evasion, and fraud, despite having recently gained a parliamentary seat.
- Despite the indictment, Mohamed will likely be able to serve in Guyana's parliament until he is convicted in a court of law, according to parliamentary officials.
- The case highlights ongoing corruption issues in Guyana's government, but legal proceedings could be lengthy before any potential extradition, allowing Mohamed to remain in parliament.
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Guyana's Opposition Leader Faces US Indictment: A Political and Legal Tangle
Guyana's Opposition Leader Faces US Indictment: A Political and Legal Tangle Azruddin Mohamed, poised to become Guyana's legislative opposition leader, faces legal hurdles after being indicted in the US on charges including money laundering, bribery, and tax evasion. However, experts suggest that these accusations may not prevent the billionaire from serving in the South American nation's parliament.Mohamed, 38, part of a wealthy family dynasty …
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US corruption indictment of billionaire politician won't block him from Guyana's parliament
A U.S. indictment accusing Guyana’s soon-to-be legislative opposition leader of money laundering and other corruption charges won't stand in the way of the billionaire businessman serving in the South American nation’s parliament.
Azruddin Mohamed vows to fight US indictment
describes latest GRA $191b claim as political attack Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, has declared his intent to “vigorously” defend himself against 11 counts handed down on Friday by a Grand Jury in the United States of America. The article Azruddin Mohamed vows to fight US indictment appeared first on Stabroek News.
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