US denies entry to fleeing Berbice man wanted in Guyana

Swift action by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and their United States counterparts have led to the arrest of Ganeshwar Sheocharran at the John F Kennedy (JFK) Airport in New York and subsequent deportation to Guyana.
Sheocharran, 30, of Miss Phoebe, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) was wanted in connection with the ongoing investigation of the attempted murder of Sandra “Roma” Raju. The incident occurred on Monday.
In a statement, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said as the investigation continues into the attempted murder committed on Raju by Sheocharran, the suspect was arrested earlier on Wednesday and placed in Police custody after he was denied entry into the USA.
Crime Chief Blanhum said investigators received information that Sheocharran managed to board a flight to the USA at 17:26h on Tuesday.
Subsequently, the GPF contacted law enforcement officials in the USA and informed them that the suspect was wanted by local police.

Hence, upon his arrival in the USA, the suspect was denied entry and sent back on a flight to Guyana, which arrived at 06:54h on Wednesday morning and was promptly arrested by local investigators and placed in custody.
Reports are that Sheocharran and Raju had an argument on Sunday evening which continued into the wee hours of Monday.
Guyana Times understands that the couple and their four-year-old daughter were alone at home when the incident occurred.
Sheocharran reportedly used a lighter and set his wife on fire, but she managed to put out the fire by rolling on the floor.
The woman suffered second-degree burns to 98 per cent of her body.
This newspaper was told by relatives of the couple that Raju, a medical laboratory technician attached to the Port Mourant Hospital, was living in an abusive relationship, but was reluctant to report instances of violence to the Police.
Reports are that Sheocharran made arrangements to flee the country and family members were alerted and contacted the Police, but by that time the suspect was already on his way to the US.
The United States Embassy in Georgetown said through cooperation among the regional security offices of both Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, the GPF’s Criminal Investigation Department, US Custom and Border Protection, the US Marshal Service and Caribbean Airlines, Sheocharran was denied entry upon arrival in New York and sent back to Guyana, where he remains in Police custody.
US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch praised the operation, saying “it is this kind of collaboration that will make our region safe for all Guyanese. Congratulations to all who were involved, as the rule of law is our collective responsibility.” (G4)