In a significant demonstration of international cooperation, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has successfully extradited a fugitive to Canada, marking a milestone in bilateral relations and collaborative efforts to combat crime fighting.
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Guyana extradited Harry Narine Rajkumar to Canada to face multiple criminal charges. This marks the first successful extradition between the two countries, reinforcing their commitment to upholding justice beyond borders.
Rajkumar was arrested by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) following an INTERPOL Red Notice. Authorities had been tracking his whereabouts since May 2019 after he fled Canadian law enforcement. After evading capture for several years, Rajkumar was apprehended in Guyana, committed to prison, and subsequently waived his right to an extradition hearing. He consented to return to Canada to face charges, which include:
• Attempted Murder in violation of the Canadian Criminal Code
• Aggravated Assault in violation of the Canadian Criminal Code (Ottawa jurisdiction)
Following Rajkumar’s arrest, Canadian authorities submitted an extradition request, which was processed in accordance with Guyanese legal procedures. Rajkumar appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where he formally consented to his extradition.
The prosecution team was led by Ms. Lisa Cave, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions at the Director of Public Prosecutions Chambers, Ms. Ormella Gladstone, Treaty Officer at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Sergeant Stephan Hinds from the Major Crimes Unit, supported by other law enforcement officers.
This successful extradition highlights Guyana’s steadfast commitment to international law enforcement cooperation and its dedication to ensuring that justice is served, regardless of borders. It also paves the way for future collaborations between Guyana and Canada.