Guyana extradites fugitive wanted in Canada for attempted murder

Guyana has extradited Harry Narine Rajkumar to Canada, marking the first-ever extradition between the two nations.
The Home Affairs Ministry confirmed that Rajkumar was sent back to Canada on Thursday to face multiple criminal charges.
Rajkumar was wanted in Canada on serious charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault under the Canadian Criminal Code, specifically within the Ottawa jurisdiction. Authorities had been tracking him since May 2019 after he fled Canadian law enforcement. His capture was made possible through an INTERPOL Red Notice and efforts by the Guyana Police Force (GPF).

Following his arrest, Rajkumar was remanded to prison and later waived his right to an extradition hearing, opting to return to Canada voluntarily. His extradition was formalised before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty.
The prosecution team, led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions at the Director of Public Prosecutions Chambers, Lisa Cave along with Ormella Gladstone, Treaty Officer at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and sergeant Stephan Hinds from the Major Crimes Unit, along with other law enforcement officials.
Last month, the Government announced that it has extradited Parmanand Singh, a citizen of Guyana, to the United States of America (USA).
Singh was wanted in the US in connection with a vehicular fatality, and the Home Affairs Ministry had said that he waived his right to an extradition hearing and consented to return to the USA to address judicial matters related to a fatal vehicular incident.
In September 2024, the Guyana Government received a formal extradition request for Singh from the US Government. Acting on this request, Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn signalled Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty to initiate legal proceedings required for the extradition.
Parmanand Singh was accused of operating a white 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe while his blood-alcohol level exceeded the lawful limit, leading to impaired faculties. He collided head-on with a black Nissan after driving the wrong way, resulting in the death of Sérgio Gadelha.
Police in Florida had reported that Gadelha died shortly after 23:00h on January 23, 2021, along North University Drive, near Northwest 42 Place.
“Gadelha suffered multiple blunt force trauma injuries resulting in his death,” Sunrise Officer Thomas Nelson wrote in his 2021 arrest report.
A toxicology report revealed that Singh had also consumed fentanyl, cocaine, tramadol, opiates, and marijuana, police had said.
On January 3, 2025, Chief Magistrate (ag) Faith McGusty committed Singh to custody for extradition.
“This successful extradition underscores Guyana’s commitment to international cooperation, and its resolve to ensure that justice is served across borders,” the Home Affairs Ministry had said.
A Florida-based news agency, local10.com had reported in January that Singh was at the main jail in Fort Lauderdale without bond. He is facing eight charges: two counts of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) causing death, vehicular homicide, two counts of DUI with damage, two counts of reckless driving, and driving with a suspended licence.