Stanley Basdeo
Stanley Basdeo is a US-based businessman known for his outspoken views on corruption and governance in Guyana. He gained media attention after being charged with cybercrime for a video he created, which criticized the gun licensing process and highlighted issues of bribery within the country. His case has sparked significant political debate, with opposition parties arguing that the charges constitute an attack on free speech and an attempt to silence dissenting voices.
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Stanley Basdeo is involved in a case regarding a cybercrime charge related to corruption in the gun licence process.
Region Three Chamber lauds DPP’s advice to dismiss cybercrime charge against businessman claiming corruption in gun licence process
Guyana· 2026-03-02Stanley Basdeo had a cybercrime charge dismissed in court after it was determined that no cybercrime elements were present in his video.
Court dismisses cybercrime charge against US businessmanGuyana· 2026-02-28
Stanley Basdeo is currently facing a cybercrime charge and has filed an application in the High Court to have his passport returned to him.
US businessman on cybercrime charge moves to High Court for return of passportGuyana· 2026-01-31Stanley Basdeo is a US-based businessman charged with cybercrime related to a video he posted.
Police still mum on cybercrime charge against US- based businessmanGuyana· 2026-01-17Stanley Basdeo is a US-based businessman who expressed frustration over not being granted a gun licence and alleged corruption in the process.
Region Three Chamber questions charge against businessman who complained about briberyGuyana· 2026-01-13
Stanley Basdeo’s arrest under the pretext of 'cybercrime' is not an isolated judicial matter.
Selective application of cybercrime law, the erosion of free speech and a warning to the ‘connected’ and future dissentersGuyana· 2026-01-12
Stanley Basdeo was charged with cybercrime for expressing his frustration over obtaining a gun licence and addressing bribery in Guyana.
Opposition parties decry cybercrime charge against businessman as assault on free speechGuyana· 2026-01-11