– Faces cybercrime charges
THE Guyana Police Force announced on Tuesday that Kadackie Amsterdam, a well-known political activist who is also known as a local musician, has been arrested at his recording studio in Annandale, East Coast Demerara.
The arrest, carried out by ranks from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) around 11:00 hours, involves serious allegations under the Cybercrime Act No 16 of 2018.

Amsterdam faces charges for three cybercrime offences, including using a computer system to transmit a video that allegedly incites the commission of murder against the President and members of the government.
This specific charge falls under Section 18(1)(c) of the Cybercrime Act. He is also accused of disseminating false information via a computer system, in violation of Section 19(3)(a) of the same Act.

The allegations extend to offences against a local businessman and others, adding further gravity to the charges.
According to the Cybercrime Act, the penalties for these offenses are severe. If convicted on indictment for inciting violence, Amsterdam could face up to five years in prison.

The dissemination of false information carries penalties ranging from a fine of GY$5 million and three years in prison if convicted summarily, to GY$10 million and five years in prison if convicted on indictment.
The Guyana Police Force emphasised the seriousness with which these matters are being treated and confirmed that investigations are ongoing.