No fake birth certificates found – Police

…as man scams persons of $80,000 with birth certificate promises

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has clarified that no fraudulent birth certificates were found in their investigation into an alleged forgery scheme. Authorities have revealed that the suspect at the center of the probe, a 24-year-old Guyanese national, was not in possession of any forged documents but instead had attempted to scam unsuspecting individuals.
According to police reports, the suspect deceitfully promised four individuals that he could acquire birth certificates for them at a cost of $20,000 each. Collecting a total of $80,000 from his victims, the suspect ultimately failed to deliver the promised documents, prompting the victims to threaten police action. In a desperate bid to avoid legal repercussions, the suspect attempted to refund the stolen money.
A search of the suspect’s premises led to the discovery of several documents, including a few birth certificates belonging to his immediate family members. Upon verification, these documents were found to be genuine, reinforcing that no fraudulent birth certificates were in circulation.
Further scrutiny was placed on a staff member from the regional office responsible for processing birth certificates. However, the employee confirmed that the suspect had applied for his birth certificate legally and had never received or facilitated the issuance of fraudulent documents. Police investigations also found no evidence linking the clerk to any illegal activity.
Meanwhile, law enforcement officers made multiple attempts to locate and engage the defrauded individuals, but these efforts proved futile. The police have also condemned politically motivated individuals who have misrepresented the facts of the case for personal or partisan gain.
Investigations remain ongoing.