Doubling down on his earlier testimony that Opposition Leader and US sanctioned businessman, Azruddin Mohamed, is a threat to society and national security, the Head of the Police Force’s Special Branch, Senior Superintendent Prem Narine told the Court today that he has information, which suggests that the businessman turned politician is allegedly linked to murders, tortures and execution-styled killings.

“…I have information which suggests that he is involved in murders, tortures, execution-style killings, beating of employees [and] bribery,” Narine told the Court.

Narine made the statement as he was being cross-examined by Defence Attorney, Siand Dhurjon, as the Mohameds’ extradition matter continued before Chief Magistrate, Judy Latchman.

Narine told the Court that he played a role in the investigations into cases of murder, and had also investigated an allegation of torture involving Mohamed.

“I played a role in the investigation of torture of Ian Ferreira in Bartica and Tallie,” Narine told the Court. According to the Special Branch Head, Ferreira was “beaten” and Tallie’s hair was cut off.

The Defence Attorney turned the Court’s attention to statements made by political leaders of the country, including the President, Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during which, Mohamed was labeled a criminal.

The Senior Police Officer was questioned on whether he was aware that both the President and Vice President had labeled the Mohameds to be criminals, but the Head of the Special Branch said he was not aware of such statements.

“I am not aware,” he told the Court.

He said while he reads the news “sometimes” he was not aware that the President and Vice President had ever “vilified” Azruddin Mohamed and his father, who are both the subject of the extradition hearing.

The Special Branch Head also denied having knowledge that the Attorney General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs had suggested that the Mohameds are a threat to national security, and had colluded with the President of Venezuela.

Dhurjon suggested to Narine that he was not being honest with the Court, and that he is very much aware of the statements made by the leaders of the country “vilifying” the Mohameds.

The case has been adjourned to September 28, 2026 when Narine is expected to return to the witness box.

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