According to AML Intelligence, U.S. government officials have issued several warnings to Exxon Mobil, urging them to avoid business dealings with Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin, two prominent figures in the Guyanese mining industry. The Mohameds are suspected of money laundering, drug trafficking, and gold smuggling. Indeed, the Mohameds are under investigation by the DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security for allegedly smuggling Colombian cocaine and Venezuelan gold, and laundering money for drug traffickers, including sanctioned Russian nationals. Reports indicate that such illegal gold trafficking funds armed conflicts and supports criminal networks. Despite these allegations, the Mohameds assert that their trade relations with American companies are legitimate. U.S. authorities have warned Exxon of such suspicions, yet AML Intelligence reports that Exxon Mobil has proceeded with a $300 million deal to build an onshore logistics base with the Mohameds in April 2022. In response, the U.S. authorities are considering sanctions against the Mohameds, which could force Exxon to sever ties with them.