Political activist Rickford Burke is wanted by the Guyana Police Force for questioning in relation to conspiracy to commit a felony with publication of defamatory libel in order to extort money. The police said that incident took place on August 27th 2022. This newscast understands that the claims were filed by Afraz Mohamed and an East Coast businessman.
The Police issued the bulletin this afternoon and it comes on the heels of an ongoing investigation allegedly involving two journalists and two businessmen. The two journalists
Alex Wayne and Gary Eleazer along with businessman Derwain Bess were already charged and released on bail.
Burke, who lives in the United States has been very vocal and he has since fired back at the Police’s wanted bulletin stating that it is an attempt to stain his character. Burke today released an audio recording which is believed to be between himself and the General Manager of BM SOAT.