Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has challenged US and Canadian authorities to meet with him, claiming he possesses information about Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine’s alleged connections within the US immigration system and an attempt to frame him for murder.
Speaking at a protest outside the Canadian embassy on Tuesday, Mohamed alleged that Narine had offered millions of dollars to former members of his staff to provide false testimony against him. He also claimed the senior police officer had offered assistance with obtaining US visas through alleged contacts within US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Mohamed said he was prepared to share the information with American authorities.
“The U.S. authorities, if they want to meet with me anytime, I have information, where he tried to ensure to pin a murder charge on me.”
He further alleged that Narine had attempted to recruit people who previously worked for him to fabricate evidence.
“He offered some of my staff that used to work for me millions of dollars to lie on me, to frame me for murder.”
The allegations are serious but have not been independently substantiated. Mohamed did not publicly produce documentary evidence supporting them during Tuesday’s protest.
Alleged connections with U.S Immigration Officials
Mohamed questioned how Narine could allegedly influence visa matters, claiming the police officer had connections with individuals within CBP.
“I never know he can issue a U.S. visa, but I know that he knows some agents within CBP,” he said.
He also referred to a name that he claimed surfaced during proceedings in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, alleging that Narine had close connections with people capable of influencing visa approvals and cancellations.
Mohamed did not publicly identify those individuals during his address or provide evidence establishing that such interventions had occurred.
He called on US and Canadian authorities to investigate his allegations and revoke Narine’s visas.
“I would like to thank the people of this country for their prayers and calling on the U.S. authorities and the Canadian authorities to ensure Prem Narine’s visa must be revoked.”
There was no independent confirmation at the time of writing that US or Canadian authorities had acted on Mohamed’s demand.
Allegations emerge amid court battles
The accusations come amid escalating tensions following an October 12 incident outside Narine’s Barr Street, Kitty, residence. Mohamed has described the incident as an assassination attempt, while police have presented a different account.
Mohamed, his driver Eugene Thorne and videographer Mario Mohamed were subsequently charged in connection with the incident. All three pleaded not guilty and were granted bail. The proceedings remain before the courts.
The confrontation has unfolded against the backdrop of US extradition proceedings involving Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, concerning financial-crime allegations they have contested. Narine has featured in the wider controversy through his testimony in those proceedings and his role in the police investigation surrounding the October 12 incident.
Mohamed has also demanded the release of CCTV footage relating to the confrontation, insisting that the recordings would support his account.
His latest claims now place the focus on whether he can provide verifiable evidence to substantiate the alleged visa-related interventions and attempted framing.
The claims have not been independently verified, and their credibility remains to be established through a thorough investigation. Authorities would need to determine whether the alleged offers were made, whether anyone within the US immigration system was involved, and what evidence supports Mohamed’s account. Narine and any other persons implicated must also be given a fair opportunity to respond.
