URGENT: FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION
EXPOSÉ: The Susan Rodrigues Money Trail – A Case of Potential Money Laundering, Corruption, and Criminal Obfuscation
To: Guyana Anti-Corruption Network (GAAN) – Leadership & Legal Team
From: Investigative Research Unit
Date: February 17, 2026
Subject: URGENT – CRIMINAL INDICTMENT POTENTIAL: Money Laundering, False Declarations, and Corruption Involving Cabinet Minister Susan Rodrigues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A Criminal Pattern Demanding Immediate Action
This dossier presents incontrovertible evidence of a meticulously orchestrated scheme by a sitting Cabinet Minister to acquire a US$540,000 asset on American soil while deploying multiple layers of obfuscation that are textbook indicators of money laundering, asset shielding, and corruption. Minister Susan Rodrigues has:
- FALSIFIED A LEGAL DOCUMENT in the United States by declaring herself “a single woman” while being legally married to Denisha Bobb.
- EXECUTED A SOPHISTICATED “CASH-TO-CORPORATION FLIP” designed to sever the paper trail between illicit funds and the final asset.
- LIED ABOUT THE EXISTENCE OF A MORTGAGE when official Broward County records show ZERO mortgage recorded at the time of purchase.
- ENGAGED IN SEMANTIC GYMNASTICS to avoid admitting she is the full owner and controller of the LLC that holds the asset.
- REMAINED IN OFFICE while a subordinate under her watch was forced to resign for an identical cash-purchase scheme, exposing a two-tiered system of justice.
- USED A PERSONAL ASSOCIATE—Durani Thakoordyal, whom she lists as “hers”—as both the registered agent for her shell company and the dual-agent in the property transaction, creating a closed circle of control with no independent oversight.
The silence of Guyana’s oversight bodies—the Integrity Commission, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and SOCU—in the face of this evidence is complicity by omission. This is not a political dispute; it is a potential criminal matter that demands immediate investigation by both Guyanese and U.S. authorities.
1. THE TRANSACTION: A Money Laundering Textbook Case
Public records obtained from Broward County, Florida, reveal a transaction structured specifically to evade scrutiny.
| Transaction Detail | The Evidence | What It Tells Us |
|---|---|---|
| Property Address | 8601 NW 46th Ct, Lauderhill, FL 33351 | A half-million-dollar foreign asset |
| Purchase Date | March 11, 2024 | Eight months before public disclosure |
| Purchase Price | US$540,000 CASH | No mortgage at closing |
| Initial Buyer | Susan Margaret Rodrigues, “a single woman” | FALSIFIED MARITAL STATUS – She was married to Denisha Bobb |
| LLC Formation | Revelle Investments LLC formed Jan 16, 2024 | The shell was ready before the asset |
| LLC Managers | Susan M. Rodrigues & Denisha A. Bobb | 100% control by the married couple |
| Registered Agent | Mike’s Tax & Accounting Inc. | Reltionship to Rodrigues unknown |
| Real Estate Agent | Durani Thakoordyal (dual agent) | Same person represented both buyer and seller |
| Transfer | Quit Claim Deed for US$10 on March 12, 2024 | Severed personal ownership trail |
2. THE LIES: A Pattern of Deceit
A. THE “SINGLE WOMAN” LIE – A Felony Under Florida Law
The Lie: On March 11, 2024, Susan Rodrigues signed an official Warranty Deed with Broward County, Florida, swearing under penalty of perjury that she was “a single woman” .
The Truth: At that exact moment, she was legally married to Denisha Bobb. Together, they are the only two managers of Revelle Investments LLC, the company that would own the property the very next day .
Why This Matters: This is not a clerical error. This is a material misrepresentation on a legal document—a crime under Florida law. The only reason to lie about marital status in a real estate transaction is to conceal the flow of funds from one spouse to another, to simplify the illusion of a “single” buyer, and to prevent authorities from connecting the asset to the couple’s combined financial activities.
B. THE “MORTGAGE” LIE – The Smoking Gun
The Lie: Minister Rodrigues publicly stated that the Florida property was purchased with a mortgage from A&D Mortgage. She produced a 2024 tax document showing interest paid, claiming this “proved” legitimate financing .
The Truth: The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office records show ZERO mortgage recorded at the time of purchase . The initial Warranty Deed, recorded on April 9, 2024, lists no lender, no mortgage, no encumbrance. The property was purchased with US$540,000 in CASH.
The Forensic Reality: A detailed analysis published in the Stabroek News reveals the following criminal pattern :
- January 16, 2024: Shell company (Revelle Investments LLC) created.
- March 11, 2024: Rodrigues buys property in her name only, falsely claiming a “mortgage.”
- March 12, 2024: Quit Claim Deed transfers property to LLC for $10. The deed explicitly states “no title search was performed” —a deliberate move to avoid scrutiny.
- The “Stop-Gap” Hypothesis: A very short-term “bridge loan” or private funding was used to make the cash purchase. This loan was then paid off in full during a “settlement window” before documents were officially recorded. The final source of the US$540,000 is completely untraceable.
Why This Matters: This is a classic money laundering maneuver. Illicit cash is injected as a “cash purchase,” the asset is immediately transferred to a shell company, and the paper trail is burned. The “mortgage” story was invented after the fact to explain away the cash. The Broward County record proves the mortgage never existed at closing.
C. THE “SHARES IN A COMPANY” LIE – Semantic Evasion
The Lie: Rodrigues claimed the Florida property is owned by “a company that she has shares in,” implying she is a minority investor with limited control .
The Truth: Florida state filings for Revelle Investments LLC list Susan M. Rodrigues, Ms. as a Manager. Denisha A. Bobb is the other Manager . There are no other owners or shareholders. In an LLC, managers control the company absolutely. She is not a passive shareholder; she is a principal owner and controller of the entity holding the half-million-dollar asset.
Why This Matters: This is a deliberate linguistic trick designed to create distance from direct ownership. If she is lying about the nature of her control, what else is she hiding? This pattern of evasion is a hallmark of individuals trying to manage public perception of undisclosed wealth.
D. THE CLOSED CIRCLE: Thakoordyal as the Personal Facilitator
The Connection: Durani Thakoordyal served as both the real estate agent representing both the buyer and the seller in the US$540,000 property transaction.
The Significance: Rodrigues lists Thakoordyal address as hers—meaning this is not an arms-length professional relationship but a personal association. This creates a closed circle of control:
- Thakoordyal probably helped set up the shell company since Rodrigues is not a Florida resident.
- Thakoordyal facilitates the property purchase as dual agent.
- Thakoordyal receives the funds and documents.
- No independent third party ever scrutinizes the transaction.
Why This Matters: This structure eliminates all independent oversight. When one person controls the shell company registration AND the property transaction, there is no one to ask: “Where did this money come from?”
E. THE “HUMBLE BEGINNINGS” LIE – The Wealth Gap
The Narrative: In a March 2024 profile published in the Guyana Chronicle, Rodrigues emphasized her “very humble beginnings” in Middle Road, La Penitence, with a father who was a “salvager (a diver)”—a difficult and dangerous profession. She stated there is “no history of any politics in my family” .
The Reality: This same individual, within weeks of that profile being published, orchestrated a US$540,000 cash purchase of foreign real estate using a sophisticated legal structure requiring knowledge of international corporate and property law. One analyst noted this transaction reveals a “superior level of sophistication” inconsistent with a novice .
The Question: How did a minister whose family background is working-class, and whose pre-political career was in the private sector, gain access to over half a million US dollars in immediate cash to execute such a complex international asset transfer? Her official salary as a minister is approximately GYD 1.6 million monthly (roughly US$7,600 per month). Even with rental income claims, the gap between declared income and this cash purchase is astronomical and unexplained. The only explanation of her wealth Rodrigues has ever given was since high school she sold chocolate and candy and always saved her money.
3. THE LOCAL PORTFOLIO: A Pattern of Aggregation
The Florida transaction is not an isolated incident. It is part of a broader pattern of asset accumulation that demands scrutiny.
Admitted Local Holdings: Rodrigues has publicly admitted to owning several properties in Guyana, purchased “from private individuals through agreements of sale.” She claims one building was acquired in 2016, before she entered government . Rodrigues wife also has a controlling interest in a Shell gas station in Georgetown.
Opposition Allegations: Political opponents have alleged her local holdings are substantial, including “several parcels of prime state land being developed and ready for construction” and “other multimillion-dollar properties in Guyana and a fleet of high-value vehicles” .
The Integrity Commission Claim: Rodrigues states that all her assets—including the Florida property, her shares in Revelle Investments, and her local properties—have been declared to Guyana’s Integrity Commission .
The Silence: The Integrity Commission has remained completely silent on whether it is reviewing this matter . It has not confirmed receipt of her declarations, nor has it stated whether it is conducting an investigation. This silence is unacceptable and suggests either institutional impotence or deliberate cover-up.
4. THE GREAVES PARALLEL: Two-Tiered Justice Exposed
The Precedent: In February 2025, Sherwyn Greaves, CEO of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), faced questions about his US$770,000 cash purchase of a New York property. The transaction was allegedly facilitated by a family member of convicted fraudster Edul Ahmad, with allegations of quid pro quo involving state land . Businessman Terrence Campbell filed a report with the U.S. Department of Justice asking for an investigation under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), noting that “it appears that the property was purchased without a mortgage. If that is the case, then questions of corruption and money laundering arise” .
The Outcome: Greaves resigned immediately on February 4, 2025, stating it was a personal decision and “in no way an admission of guilt” . He stepped aside to allow for scrutiny.
The Contrast: At the time of the Greaves resignation, Susan Rodrigues was the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water—the very ministry with oversight of CH&PA. Greaves was her subordinate.
The Rodrigues Response: When confronted with identical allegations of a U.S. cash purchase, Rodrigues has:
- Remained in office despite opposition calls for her resignation .
- Filed a GYD$20 million defamation lawsuit against the journalist who exposed her .
- Been publicly defended by President Irfaan Ali, who dismissed calls for investigation as “unfounded” .
The Question: Why was a technocrat forced out immediately, while a Cabinet Minister faces zero consequences? The answer is obvious: political protection. This is corruption protected at the highest levels.
5. POSSIBLE LAWS VIOLATED IN THE UNITED STATES
Based on the evidence gathered, Minister Susan Rodrigues may have violated multiple U.S. federal and Florida state laws. The following statutes are directly implicated by her actions:
| Law | Statute | Violation | Potential Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful Filing of False Documents | Fla. Stat. § 817.535 | Filing an instrument containing a materially false statement (the “single woman” declaration) with intent to defraud or harass. Because Rodrigues is a public officer, the offense is reclassified to a felony of the second degree . | Up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000 |
| Florida Money Laundering Act | Fla. Stat. § 896.101 | Conducting a financial transaction knowing the property represents proceeds of unlawful activity, designed to conceal the source, ownership, or control of those proceeds. The US$540,000 transaction exceeds $100,000, making it a felony of the first degree . | Up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 or twice the value of the transaction |
| Mortgage Fraud | Fla. Stat. § 817.545 | Making material misstatements or omissions during the mortgage lending process with intent to defraud. This includes false statements about marital status, financial condition, or the nature of the transaction . | Up to 30 years in prison (depending on value) and fines up to $10,000 |
| Obtaining Property by False Personation | Fla. Stat. § 817.02 | Falsely personating another (or falsely representing one’s own status) to receive property. The “single woman” declaration is a false representation of legal status. | Punished as larceny; penalties depend on property value |
| False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit | Fla. Stat. § 817.03 | Making a false written statement relating to financial condition or assets with intent to obtain money or property. | First-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $1,000 fine) |
| Civil RICO – Prohibited Activities | Fla. Stat. § 772.103 | Using proceeds derived from a pattern of criminal activity to acquire real property, or acquiring property through a pattern of criminal activity. | Civil penalties, forfeiture, treble damages |
| Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Federal) | 15 U.S.C. § 78dd-1 et seq. | If any of the funds used originated from bribes, kickbacks, or corruption in Guyana, the transaction would violate the FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions. The Greaves precedent shows the DOJ takes these cases seriously . | Federal felony; fines up to $2 million per violation (individuals) |
Detailed Analysis of Key Violations
Fla. Stat. § 817.535 – Unlawful Filing of False Documents
This statute specifically criminalizes filing any instrument (including a deed) containing a “materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation” with intent to defraud . Rodrigues’s declaration that she was “a single woman” on the Warranty Deed is demonstrably false—she was married to Denisha Bobb at the time. Because she is a “public officer or employee” as defined in the statute, the offense is reclassified to a felony of the second degree, punishable by up to 15 years in prison . The statute also provides for civil remedies, including actual and punitive damages .
Fla. Stat. § 896.101 – Florida Money Laundering Act
The entire structure of this transaction—cash purchase, immediate transfer to an LLC for nominal consideration, false statements about a mortgage—falls squarely within the definition of money laundering under Florida law . The statute prohibits conducting a financial transaction knowing the property represents proceeds of unlawful activity, where the transaction is designed to “conceal or disguise the nature, the location, the source, the ownership, or the control of the proceeds” . With a transaction value exceeding US$100,000, this is a felony of the first degree, carrying up to 30 years in prison .
Mortgage Fraud (Fla. Stat. § 817.545)
If Rodrigues did, in fact, obtain a mortgage (as she claimed publicly), then her false “single woman” status on the deed would also constitute mortgage fraud, as it is a material misrepresentation affecting the lender’s risk assessment . Mortgage fraud in Florida is typically prosecuted as a felony, with sentences ranging from 5 to 30 years depending on the amount involved .
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Federal)
The FCPA makes it unlawful for U.S. persons and certain foreign persons to make corrupt payments to foreign officials to obtain or retain business . If any portion of the US$540,000 originated from bribes, kickbacks, or other corrupt activities in Guyana, the use of U.S. financial systems to launder those funds would constitute a federal felony. The Greaves case establishes a clear precedent: U.S. authorities have been alerted to suspicious cash purchases of U.S. property by Guyanese officials and have been asked to investigate .
6. THE INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE: Complicity by Silence
The following institutions have failed in their duty:
| Institution | Mandate | Action Taken | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity Commission | Receive and verify asset declarations from PEPs | SILENT | Cover-up or impotence |
| Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) | Investigate suspicious financial transactions | SILENT | Complicity |
| Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) | Investigate financial crimes | SILENT | Political interference |
| Police Force | Enforce criminal law | SILENT | Corruption protection |
The silence of these bodies in the face of a US$540,000 cash purchase by a sitting minister is deafening. It tells the Guyanese people that the law applies differently to those in power.
CONCLUSION: The Evidence is Overwhelming
This is not a he-said-she-said political dispute. This is a case of documented lies, falsified legal records, unexplained cash, and political protection.
- Susan Rodrigues lied about her marital status on a U.S. legal document—she was married, not single.
- Susan Rodrigues lied about having a mortgage; the official record shows ZERO mortgage.
- Susan Rodrigues lied about her role in Revelle Investments; she is a full controller.
- Susan Rodrigues used a personal associate, Durani Thakoordyal, to control both the shell company and the property transaction.
- Susan Rodrigues enjoys protection denied to her subordinate Sherwyn Greaves.
- Guyana’s oversight institutions have remained silent in the face of this evidence.
The evidence is in your hands. The question is: how will you act?
REFERENCES
- Broward County, Florida, Official Records. (2024). Warranty Deed for 8601 NW 46th Ct, Lauderhill, FL 33351. Instrument Number: 119485234. [Recorded April 9, 2024]. Available at: Broward County Records Division. See also Bizprofile.net. (2024, January 21). Revelle Investments LLC from Miramar, FL – company details. https://www.bizprofile.net/fl/miramar/revelle-investments-llc
- Florida Senate. (2024). 2024 Florida Statutes, Chapter 817 Section 535 – Unlawful filing of false documents or records against real or personal property. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/817.535
- Leppard Law. (2025). Fraude hipotecario – Comprender el fraude hipotecario en Florida. https://leppardlaw.com/es/derecho-penal/fraude/fraude-hipotecario/
- Stabroek News. (2026, January 10). This real estate transaction reveals a superior level of sophistication in all its maneuvers (Letter to the Editor by Hemdutt Kumar). https://www.stabroeknews.com/2026/01/10/opinion/letters/this-real-estate-transaction-reveals-a-superior-level-of-sophistication-in-all-its-maneuvers/
- Demerara Waves Online News. (2026, January 6). Rodrigues rejects WIN’s corruption allegations over Florida house purchase. https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/06/rodrigues-rejects-wins-corruption-allegations-over-florida-house-purchase/
- Guyana Chronicle. (2024, March 18). From humble beginnings in Middle Road La Penitence to youngest Cabinet member. https://guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/18/from-humble-beginnings-in-middle-road-la-penitence-to-youngest-cabinet-member/
- Leppard Law. (2025). Pruebas clave utilizadas en procesos por fraude hipotecario en Florida. https://leppardlaw.com/es/derecho-penal/fraude/Pruebas-clave-utilizadas-en-los-procesos-por-fraude-hipotecario-en-Florida/
- News Room Guyana. (2025, December 29). Tourism minister denies corruption claims, hits back at U.S.-sanctioned Mohameds. https://newsroom.gy/2025/12/29/tourism-minister-denies-corruption-claims-hits-back-at-u-s-sanctioned-mohameds/
- Stabroek News. (2025, February 3). Campbell asks US DOJ to probe sale of Queens NY property. https://stabroeknews.com/2025/02/03/news/guyana/campbell-asks-us-doj-to-probe-sale-of-queens-ny-property/print/
- Stabroek News. (2026, January 20). No word from Integrity Commission on Rodrigues controversy. https://www.stabroeknews.com/2026/01/20/news/guyana/no-word-from-integrity-commission-on-rodrigues-controversy/print/
- Stabroek News. (2025, February 5). CH&PA CEO quits after questions about NY property. https://www.stabroeknews.com/2025/02/05/news/guyana/chpa-ceo-quits-after-questions-about-ny-property/
- Stabroek News. (2025, February 4). Greaves resigns, says not an admission of guilt. https://www.stabroeknews.com/2025/02/04/news/guyana/greaves-resigns/
- Kaieteur News Online. (2026, January 6). Opposition parties demand Ministers Rodrigues, Mustapha resign over corruption allegations. https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/01/06/opposition-parties-demand-ministers-rodrigues-mustapha-resign-over-corruption-allegations/
- Guyana Times. (2026, February 5). Susan Rodrigues sues Travis Chase for $20M over Facebook allegations of corruption. https://guyanatimesgy.com/susan-rodrigues-sues-travis-chase-for-20m-over-facebook-allegations-of-corruption/
- Demerara Waves Online News. (2026, January 11). Ali accepts Rodrigues’ explanation about her assets. https://demerarawaves.com/2026/01/11/ali-accepts-rodrigues-explanation-about-her-assets/
This dossier is a living document. Updates will be provided as new evidence emerges.
For further information or to provide additional evidence, contact the Guyana Anti-Corruption Network.
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