Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed
Guyana opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar, who are facing extradition to the US are challenging the constitutionality of the Fugitive Offenders (Amendment) Act.
A principal magistrate had ruled earlier this month that the extradition case against the Guyanese businessmen could continue in the Magistrates Court, denying their application to refer constitutional questions to the High Court.
The men are contending that the Fugitive Offenders (Amendment) Act goes against the tenets of natural justice and rights protected by the Constitution.
The father and son duo were indicted by a Southern District of Florida grand jury on charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, aiding and abetting and customs related offences linked to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax evasion scheme.
Both men face a maximum term of 20 years in prison on the most serious charge.
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