Almost three years of investigations by the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) came to an end this week when a Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) businessman and his reputed wife were charged for allegedly laundering billions and transferring large sums to 22 companies in China.
Their son who did not appear in court with his parents was later surrendered to SOCU by his attorney and also faced joint money laundering charges.
Charged on Wednesday were Kenneth Ramnarine, a taxi driver, his reputed wife, Yevette Saroop, and son Damian Ramnarine, a salesman, all of Lot 274 Somerset Court, Herstelling, EBD. SOCU laid a total of 268 charges of money laundering and conspiracy to launder over $4.1 billion against the family.