The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), says it has engaged regional and international law enforcement agencies, including INTERPOL and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as efforts intensify to hold contractor Omar Malik accountable for alleged contractual breaches linked to a housing development project.
In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said it has pursued multiple legal, administrative and enforcement measures concerning Malik and his company, DreamVu Homes, following complaints from affected homebuyers and the contractor’s alleged failure to meet obligations related to the construction of Young Professional Homes.
The ministry said its actions have been ongoing for an extended period and were initiated long before recent public criticism and commentary surrounding the matter.
According to the statement, authorities issued multiple public notices through social media platforms and national newspapers, including notices published in August 2025, urging Malik to contact the ministry and resolve outstanding financial issues.
The ministry added that formal reports were subsequently filed with the Guyana Police Force after efforts to secure compliance proved unsuccessful.
Officials said the matter escalated after Malik reportedly left Guyana, prompting the ministry’s Enforcement and Compliance Department to engage international agencies and share relevant information for possible cross-border action.
Among the agencies contacted are INTERPOL, the FBI, and the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), along with other international authorities.
“The Ministry reaffirms its unwavering commitment to pursuing all available legal, administrative, and international avenues to ensure accountability and secure justice for the families affected by Mr. Malik’s actions,” the statement said.
The ministry noted that it remains in regular contact with affected individuals and continues to support ongoing investigations while exploring lawful avenues to assist those impacted.
It also rejected claims that regulatory agencies had been inactive, describing such assertions as false and inconsistent with the documented actions already taken by government authorities.
The ministry further accused some political commentators of attempting to politicize the situation, arguing that public commentary has overlooked the steps already undertaken by law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Authorities said investigations remain active and that efforts are continuing to gather information, support enforcement actions and facilitate resolutions where possible.
The ministry maintained that it has acted in accordance with legal procedures throughout the process and remains committed to transparency, accountability and protecting the interests of affected citizens.