U.S. law authorities have sanctioned Nazar, Azruddin Mohamed, Mae Thomas, a Guyana Government Official for Corruption.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and law enforcement partners, has announced sanctions against Guyanese businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed. Their company, Mohamed’s Enterprise, and government official Mae Thomas have been implicated in public corruption in Guyana.
OFAC has also designated Hadi’s World and Team Mohamed’s Racing Team as owned or controlled by Mohamed’s Enterprise and Azruddin, respectively. These sanctions are issued under Executive Order 13818, which builds upon the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and targets global corruption and human rights abuses.
Quotes from the law authorities in the USA were delivered a few months ago.
“Today’s announcement results from an extensive multiagency investigation that uncovered the Mohameds’ alleged unencumbered abuse of power to the tune of at least tens of millions of dollars. One of the wealthiest families in Guyana, history has shown the Mohameds wielded their money and influence with impunity and sheer disregard for the greater global impacts, and further recruited others to do their bidding,” said HSI New York Special Agent in Charge Ivan J. Arvelo. “These sanctions are a significant first step in bringing the Mohameds’ alleged corrupt practices to bear and holding them accountable for their yearslong abuse of power. I commend the U.S. Department of Treasury and HSI’s law enforcement partners for their unwavering commitment to the public’s wellbeing.”
The investigation was conducted with assistance from multiple U.S. agencies, including the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Strike Force, the Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) New York Operations Office of Intelligence, and the FBI’s Miami field office, with support from HSI Miami, CBP Miami and New York, the New York City Police Department’s Intelligence Bureau, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
“Today’s action underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who seek to exploit Guyana’s gold sector for personal gain,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “Treasury, in close coordination with our partners in U.S. law enforcement, will continue to take action to safeguard the U.S. financial system from abuse by corrupt actors.”
Between 2019 and 2023, Mohamed’s Enterprise evaded Guyana’s gold export taxes by under-declaring over 10,000 kilograms of gold, avoiding over $50 million in duty taxes. The company also bribed customs officials to falsify import and export documents, ensuring the seamless movement of currency and other valuables for Azruddin and Mohamed’s Enterprise.
Mae Thomas was also implicated as a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs (October 2020 – August 2023) and the current Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour. As a high-ranking official, she could manipulate procurement processes, provide insider information, and influence contract awards.
In addition, financial institutions and other individuals engaging with the sanctioned entities may face penalties or enforcement actions. The restrictions prohibit the transfer of funds, goods, or services to or from the designated individuals and entities.
These sanctions mark a significant step in addressing corruption within Guyana’s gold industry and preventing its impact on the U.S. financial system.
Mohamed’s videos ask for sympathy from the rice farmers and the public.
Azruddin Mohamed’s recent video of visiting rice farmers was an allegedly staged act to fool Guyanese people into thinking he cares about them. After being sanctioned by the U.S. for corruption, he desperately tries to build a political image. Still, the truth is clear—he and his father were caught red-handed in a massive gold smuggling and tax evasion scheme. No fake charity or PR stunt can erase the fact that they stole over $50 million from Guyana. Meanwhile, his father’s video complaining about “difficulties” is nothing more than a plea for sympathy, hoping the government will pressure the U.S. to drop the sanctions. But the law doesn’t work that way—one cannot commit crimes and beg for a free pass.
Azruddin Mohamed should abandon any dream of politics in Guyana because no sanctioned individual can be trusted with power. The PPP government cannot and will not save him, nor can any political party erase the consequences of their actions in the USA.
The U.S. has acted under the Global Magnitsky Act, warning financial institutions worldwide against doing business with them. Instead of mocking the government and pretending to be a leader, Azruddin should take responsibility, step aside, and accept the reality—he has no place in Guyana’s political future.
FBI BARS NAZAR, AZRUDDIN MOHAMED AND MAE THOMAS FROM ENTERING THE USA
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), USA, has officially barred Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed from setting foot in the United States. Additionally, any individual or business entity conducting transactions with Mohamed’s Enterprise risks facing the same consequences.
According to reports, Mohamed’s Enterprise under-declared over 10,000 kilograms of gold imports and exports, evading over USD 50 million in taxes owed to the people of Guyana. The allegations extend beyond tax fraud, including bribery of customs officials to falsify documents and facilitate illicit gold shipments.
Mohameds Must Address the FBI, Not Blame the PPP Government
Instead of falsely accusing the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government of unfair treatment, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed must take this matter directly to the FBI in the USA. Mr. Kash Patel is the new Director of the FBI. The Government of Guyana must adhere to the restrictions imposed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
In today’s geopolitical climate, no country can afford to challenge U.S. authorities without facing severe economic consequences. Even amid ongoing conflicts, Ukraine is now aligning with the Trump administration to secure rare earth contracts.
The message is clear: No one plays games with the United States anymore.
Bribery and Corruption in Guyana
Beyond U.S. sanctions, Mohamed’s Enterprise has been implicated in paying bribes to corrupt Guyanese government officials to secure lucrative contracts. Mae Thomas, who served as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs (October 2020 – August 2023) and later as
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, has been linked to these corruption schemes.
The full extent of this scandal is still unfolding, but one fact remains indisputable: justice is coming.
Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed are allegedly robbing Guyanese taxpayers of USD 50 million.
If they want sympathy from the people, they should pay USD 50 million in taxes like every other taxpayer in the country. We think this is fair. The U.S. authorities have served Guyana excellently by exposing Nazar, Azruddin Mohamed, and Mae Thomas to the public.
The Mohameds—father and son—plan to challenge the OFAC and FBI and demand that their sanctions be dropped. Who knows? This time, the FBI might even seek their extradition to the United States.
Recently, a world leader defied the U.S. President, refusing to sign a rare earth contract. President Trump just kicked him out of the White House. The President of Ukraine is now begging for a meeting with President Trump. He is ready to sign the contract and negotiate a peace deal, bowing to U.S. influence. This demonstrates the power of the President of the United States.
No One in Guyana Can Erase These Charges
The FBI caught the Mohamed family red-handed. No one in Guyana—including the President, Prime Minister, or Vice President of Guyana—can remove the accusations brought against them by U.S. law enforcement.
Unfortunately, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed do not understand global politics. No government can question the sanctions OFAC, and the FBI imposed in the USA against the Mohameds.
Mohamed’s allegedly blaming the leadership of the PPP government for their sanctions is outrageous and should be ignored by the public. The Mohameds were caught red-handed by the law authorities in the USA—
The PPP government had nothing to do with their sanctions. Stop blaming the PPP leadership for their alleged Tax fraud, including bribery and corruption of customs officials.
Instead of playing the victim, the Mohameds should conduct their business legally and pay taxes. They acted as though they were above the law in Guyana, but reality has now caught up with them.
Trying to Mislead Guyanese Voters and divert their minds from the FBI and OFAC Accusations against the Mohameds.
Today, Mohamed is appealing to Guyanese voters to convince them that the PPP government is allegedly responsible for their U.S. sanctions and that they are merely “honest businessmen.” The truth is both father and son were allegedly robbing the taxpayers of Guyana.
If they want to prove their integrity, let them sell their luxury cars and assets to pay their USD 50 million in taxes. Then we will know they are patriots.
Azruddin Mohamed for President? A National Joke!
The biggest joke in Guyana is Azruddin Mohamed’s dream of becoming President. He seems to forget that the FBI has an extensive file on his illegal transactions.
Here’s what the Mohameds should focus on first:
- First clear your names with the FBI and OFAC. This might take a few years.
- Pay your USD 50 million in taxes to the government of Guyana. This would be a good gesture on their part.
- Stop pretending to be a presidential candidate because the voters laugh at you when your back is turned.
- Educate yourself about politics—at least for 15 years to understand Guyanese politics.
Azruddin Mohamed should stop pretending to be a candidate for president in Guyana because the public now knows he has robbed the Guyanese taxpayers of USD 50 million. His father Nazar must also understand that no leader in Guyana can convince the Americans to remove the sanctions against him, his son and Mae Thomas, as the U.S. conducted a thorough investigation and exposed their family’s deep-rooted corruption practices.
The idea of Azruddin Mohamed becoming president is a complete joke, and Guyanese people will not be fooled by his desperate attempts to gain public sympathy. Our advice to him is simple: clear your $50 million USD taxes first, take responsibility for your crimes, and then come and talk to the people of Guyana.
Until then, the Mohameds should stop deceiving the people of Guyana.