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A photo of Rakeem Antonio Gilgeous via CMC.

Murder accused in the US, arrested in Guyana

July 30, 2024

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A 33-year-old citizen of the United States who is wanted for a murder in his home country was on Monday afternoon arrested by members of the Guyana Police Force.

According to police reports, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) along with ranks from Special Branch headquarters, acting on information received, arrested Rakeem Antonio Gilgeous and during a search a US passport was found.

The document was examined and Police said it was observed that Gilgeous arrived in Guyana on  July 8, 2024, through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).

Gilgeous was then  taken to the Alberttown Police Station, where he was placed in custody.

At the time of his arrest, Gilgeous had  US$12,000 in his possession.

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