The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday disclosed that Dave Rajeshwar Persaud, who was wanted in connection with money laundering and other financial crimes, has been arrested.
Persaud also known as David Persaud or Raj Persaud, for whom a wanted bulletin had been issued, was apprehended by SOCU.
SOCU also requested that anyone who was allegedly defrauded by the individual or others associated with him contact SOCU by telephone at 592-225-3079 and come forward to make reports and give statements so the lawful course of action can be taken. “All information will be treated with strict confidentiality,” SOCU said. In January, wanted bulletins were issued for Jason Van Lange, Rajeshwar Persaud and Swastie Singh.
It was said that Van Lange was also known as Raj Persaud or Dave Persaud. His last known address was 20th Avenue, Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.
Rajeshwar Persaud’s last known address was Hubu, East Bank Essequibo and Lot 10 Public Road, Prospect, East Bank Demerara. The police said that Rajeshwar Persaud was also known as Raj Persaud and Dave Persaud.
Singh’s last known address was Hubu, East Bank Essequibo.
In February 2019, the police had said that Rajeshwar Persaud was “on remand” and was involved in an investigation related to obtaining money by false pretence.
That police press release had stated that based on information received, the suspect under the pretence of being a police officer, allegedly collected large sums of money from people under the pretext that he was in a position to assist them in police-related matters.
Investigations had also revealed that he allegedly sold vehicles and properties for which he was not the owner, the police had said.
