Christopher "Chris Must List" Hughes Detained Again Amid Money Laundering Allegations
Sat,07 Sep 2024 01:38:00
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Four months after his initial arrest by officers of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Christopher “Chris Must List” Hughes has been detained once more—this time in connection with allegations that he and/or his electronic devices may have been involved in money laundering activities.
According to police sources, Hughes was apprehended at the Diego Martin home of attorney Criston Williams, where he was required to stay as part of his bail conditions. Earlier today, police seized several electronic devices, including his Apple laptop, iPhone, portable hard drive, and GoPro camera, as part of the ongoing money laundering investigation.
The 45-year-old Hughes is currently facing charges related to making a seditious publication, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for January, and if convicted, he could face a $3,000 fine or up to two years in prison. He is currently out on $100,000 bail.
Hughes was initially arrested in May, at which time his electronic devices were also confiscated. After being charged, his former attorney Pamela Elder SC requested that the police return the devices while retaining the memory cards. It remains unclear if this request was fulfilled.
Hughes is currently being questioned by SIU officers.
In the days leading up to his last court appearance, Hughes revealed that he had fired his attorneys, Pamela Elder SC and Russell Warner, citing an invoice of nearly $50,000 USD for two appearances. At his most recent court appearance, Warner confirmed that both Elder and he had withdrawn from the case. Former attorney general Anand Ramlogan, who had been representing Hughes pro bono on behalf of the Canadian Embassy, also withdrew his services.
According to police sources, Hughes was apprehended at the Diego Martin home of attorney Criston Williams, where he was required to stay as part of his bail conditions. Earlier today, police seized several electronic devices, including his Apple laptop, iPhone, portable hard drive, and GoPro camera, as part of the ongoing money laundering investigation.
The 45-year-old Hughes is currently facing charges related to making a seditious publication, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for January, and if convicted, he could face a $3,000 fine or up to two years in prison. He is currently out on $100,000 bail.
Hughes was initially arrested in May, at which time his electronic devices were also confiscated. After being charged, his former attorney Pamela Elder SC requested that the police return the devices while retaining the memory cards. It remains unclear if this request was fulfilled.
Hughes is currently being questioned by SIU officers.
In the days leading up to his last court appearance, Hughes revealed that he had fired his attorneys, Pamela Elder SC and Russell Warner, citing an invoice of nearly $50,000 USD for two appearances. At his most recent court appearance, Warner confirmed that both Elder and he had withdrawn from the case. Former attorney general Anand Ramlogan, who had been representing Hughes pro bono on behalf of the Canadian Embassy, also withdrew his services.