Nazar Mohamed

Nazar Mohamed

businessman Guyana

Nazar Mohamed is a businessman who recently made headlines after being sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for alleged corruption, specifically related to tax evasion and bribery in the gold export sector in Guyana.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
619
Power
5$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 1 2.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 619 $6,000 5$
Totals 1 786,552 619 $6,000 5$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed is mentioned as the father of Azruddin Mohamed and has had close ties with President Ali. 5

Stabroek News: Continental Strategy and the Congressman’s tweet

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for his involvement in gold smuggling. 3

Stabroek News: Unravelling Guyana’s gold smuggling web

Guyana Guyana: Mr Nazar Mohamed alleged that another Guyanese businessman had bought gold from Venezuelan men in military uniform. 4

Stabroek News: Border crime - Stabroek News

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed himself, speaking on video about the Guyanese government’s failure to renew his licenses, alleged that another Guyanese businessman had bought high-purity gold from 'Venezuelan men dressed in military uniform.' 5

Stabroek News: A Golden Opportunity: Maduro and Venezuelan Miners Target Essequibo

Jamaica Jamaica: In June last year, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced that it had sanctioned members of one of Guyana’s wealthiest families, a Guyana government official as well as a company for their roles in public corruption. 3

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: US sanctioned businessman to make presidential run | World News

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed was sanctioned by the United States alongside his son Azruddin Mohamed for alleged roles in public corruption in Guyana. 5

Stabroek News: Mohamed rejects perceived attack on him by President at toshaos meeting

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed was sanctioned in 2024 by the US Department of Treasury OFAC based on illicit financial activities. 2

Stabroek News: US visa revocations, Dep’t of Treasury sanctions not related

Guyana Guyana: The notice will be interpreted as connected to the US sanctions against major gold dealers Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed. 4

Stabroek News: Only dealers with valid licence can purchase gold - ministry warns

Guyana Guyana: Nazar Mohamed, father of Azruddin Mohamed, was also sanctioned by the United States alongside his son. 5

Stabroek News: Jagdeo, Nandlall deny Azruddin Mohamed claims