The Guyana Police Force says Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh, head of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU), has been placed on leave while an investigation is conducted. The decision follows allegations that he committed rape and engaged in threatening behaviour.

Both outlets report that, after receiving a report, Police Commissioner Dr Clifton Hicken forms an investigation team to conduct a thorough probe. The reporting does not include details of the allegations beyond the nature of the claims, nor does it provide an expected timeline for the investigation or any findings at this stage. Karimbaksh remains on leave pending the outcome of the inquiry.

The coverage focuses on the police administration’s response and procedural steps rather than evidentiary matters, presenting the move as temporary and tied to the ongoing investigation.