GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Guyana authorities stated Friday that they had extradited Harry Narine Rajkumar to Canada in a “important demonstration of worldwide cooperation.”
The Ministry of Dwelling Affairs stated the extradition makes “a milestone in bilateral relations and collaborative efforts to fight crime combating” and that “this marks the primary profitable extradition between the 2 nations, reinforcing their dedication to upholding justice past borders.”
It didn’t give Rajkumar’s nationality however stated he was arrested by the Guyana Police Power (GPF) following an INTERPOL Crimson Discover. The authorities had been monitoring his whereabouts since Might 2019, when he fled Canadian legislation enforcement.
The authorities stated that after evading seize for a number of years, Rajkumar was apprehended in Guyana, imprisoned, and waived his proper to an extradition listening to. He consented to return to Canada to face fees, which embody tried homicide and aggravated assault.
The ministry stated that following Rajkumar’s arrest, Canadian authorities submitted an extradition request, which was processed by Guyanese authorized procedures. Rajkumar appeared earlier than Appearing Chief Justice of the Peace Religion McGusty, the place he formally consented to his extradition.
“This profitable extradition highlights Guyana’s steadfast dedication to worldwide legislation enforcement cooperation and its dedication to making sure that justice is served, no matter borders. It additionally paves the best way for future collaborations between Guyana and Canada,” the ministry stated within the assertion.
