Georgetown, Guyana - Guyana briefly detained multi-millionaire opposition leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, gold magnate Nazar Mohamed, on Friday following a request from the US, local media reported.

It comes after the pair were indicted on October 2 by a US federal grand jury in Florida on charges of mail and wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, according to court documents.

Nicknamed the "Guyanese Trump" and described by the press as a "playboy" with a penchant for luxury cars, Azruddin Mohamed (38) entered Guyanese politics this year by running for president after founding his We Invest in the Nation (WIN) party.

The arrest followed a US extradition request received by Guyana on Thursday, according to the Demerara Waves news outlet.

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Both Azruddin and Nazar were released in the evening after posting bail, local media reported, citing Attorney General Anil Nandlall. They are now required to report to police every Friday, although their next appearance is scheduled for November 10.

Although he did not defeat Irfaan Ali, who was reelected president, Azruddin caused a major surprise in the South American nation's traditional two-party system by finishing second, surpassing former opposition leader Aubrey Norton.

As a candidate, Azruddin promised to end corruption and shake up the political elite, highlighting his financial success. Among his populist promises, he pledged not to accept a salary if elected president.

The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Mohameds in June 2024, accusing them of gold smuggling and tax evasion that defrauded Guyana of millions in revenue.