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pakistantoday.com.pkBritish Man Extradited on AgustaWestland Bribery Charges Appeals Additional Forgery Count in Indian Supreme Court
Christian Michel, held since 2018 on bribery charges tied to a 2010 helicopter contract, will have his case heard by India’s Supreme Court in July 2026. His son says India is applying different standards to Michel than to diamond merchant Nirav Modi.
nationalpost.comQueensland Man Faces U.S. Extradition on Money Laundering Charges
Ian Taylor, 49, was arrested last month and is awaiting an extradition hearing. U.S. authorities seek to prosecute him on three money laundering offenses tied to offshore shell companies.
Washington ExaminerMexico Arrests Nephew of Former Drug Lord El Chapo
Mexican authorities detained a nephew of Joaquin Guzman on Tuesday in Sonora near the U.S. border. The suspect faces U.S. drug trafficking charges and an extradition order.
winnipegfreepress.comMexican Authorities Capture Nephew of Joaquin El Chapo Guzman
Mexican security forces detained the nephew of convicted drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman in Sonora on Tuesday. Officials also seized hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and dozens of weapons in a separate raid.
msnbc.comTexas Man Extradited from Panama on Sex Trafficking Charges
A Cuban national living in Texas was returned from Panama to face federal charges that he lured four Cuban women into commercial sex work. The Justice Department announced the extradition on Sunday.
calgaryherald.comUkrainian National Extradited from Thailand to Face U.S. Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
Olena Oblamska appeared in federal court in Oregon after extradition from Thailand. She faces conspiracy charges tied to an alleged $340 million cryptocurrency scheme.
nypost.comVenezuela Deports Alex Saab to U.S. for Second Time
Venezuelan authorities deported Colombian businessman Alex Saab to the United States on Saturday, May 16. The move follows his February arrest in a joint U.S.-Venezuelan operation and comes less than three years after a 2023 prisoner swap that freed him.
pbs.orgVenezuela Deports Businessman to Face U.S. Criminal Proceedings
Venezuela's government said it deported a Colombian-born businessman to the United States on Saturday to face multiple criminal investigations. The move reverses a 2023 pardon granted by former President Biden as part of a prisoner exchange.
foxnews.comHighest-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Extradited to U.S. on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, accused of leading criminal operations for the Venezuelan gang designated a foreign terrorist organization in 2025, arrived in Houston on Thursday after Colombia transferred him at U.S. request. FBI Director Kash Patel called the extradition history…
British man Simon Dutton arrested in Spain on 14-year drug sentence
Simon Dutton, 49, a convicted drug smuggler from Bolton, was detained in La Nucia north of Benidorm. The arrest coincided with the launch of a new rogues gallery by the National Crime Agency, Spanish police and Crimestoppers in Alicante. Operation Captura has led to 98 captures o…
foxnews.comTren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Face Terrorism and Drug Charges in Houston
A 24-year-old Venezuelan national linked to the Tren de Aragua gang arrived in the United States after extradition on charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and international drug distribution. The case triggers federal proceedings in Houston th…
foxnews.comTren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston on Terrorism and Drug Charges
A 24-year-old Venezuelan national named in a Homeland Security Task Force investigation arrived in Houston federal court to face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and international drug distribution. The extradition triggers an initial appe…
South China Morning PostHong Kong Court Freezes HK$9 Billion in Assets Linked to Detained Businessman Chen Zhi
A Hong Kong court has ordered the freezing of more than HK$9 billion in assets and properties connected to Chen Zhi and 41 other respondents. The order, issued earlier this month at the request of the Department of Justice, prohibits dealing with the assets.
medpagetoday.comDanish Researcher Poul Thorsen Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 Grant Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen, 65, arrived in Atlanta on May 7, 2026, after German authorities approved his extradition. He pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering tied to more than $1 million allegedly stolen from a CDC-funded autism-vaccine study. A judge ordered him held…
RapplerPhilippine DOJ Clarifies RA 9851 Provisions on Surrender to International Courts
The Department of Justice reiterated on May 13, 2026, that local law permits the government to surrender suspects to the International Criminal Court following the unsealing of a warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. The National Bureau of Investigation attempted to se…
The GuardianJho Low Submits U.S. Presidential Pardon Application in 1MDB Case
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, also known as Low Taek Jho, has filed a request this year for a U.S. presidential pardon after completion of sentence. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, has drawn opposition from Malaysian officials who want him located for…
nbcnews.comSouth Korea Extradites Second Chinese National in Alleged 38-Billion-Won Hacking Ring
A 40-year-old Chinese national accused of leading a hacking ring that stole 38 billion won was extradited from Bangkok. The suspect allegedly targeted securities accounts including one belonging to BTS vocalist Jungkook and attempted to transfer 8.4 billion won in Hybe shares.
focustaiwan.twPhilippines Official Urges Military to Block Arrest in Drug War Case
A former top official who led the country's anti-drug campaign has called on the military to prevent government efforts to arrest him for potential extradition to the Netherlands. The official faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. The devel…
hackread.comUkrainian National Extradited From Thailand on $340 Million Forsage Crypto Fraud Charges
Anastasiia Ieriomina arrived in Oregon last Friday to face federal conspiracy charges for her alleged role in the Forsage smart-contract Ponzi and pyramid scheme. The extradition advances the Justice Department's prosecution of a case that drew in more than 1.1 million investors…
bbc.co.ukAmerican Fugitive Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife Appears in Italian Court Fighting Extradition
Lee Gilley appeared before Turin Court of Appeals Judge Marta Sterpos on May 11, 2026, at the Palace of Justice in Milan and refused consent to extradition to the U.S. He stated he fled after cutting off his GPS ankle monitor to avoid being killed and seeks international protecti…
The GuardianZbigniew Ziobro Confirms Flight from Hungary to US as Poland Seeks International Arrest Warrant
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro arrived in the United States on May 10 2026, the same day as Péter Magyar's inauguration. Polish authorities are investigating his travel and plan to seek both European and international arrest warrants. The Guardian reported that…
Abc NewsFormer Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro Arrives in US After Receiving Asylum in Hungary
Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on criminal charges in Poland including abuse of power and misuse of public funds, said he arrived in the United States on Saturday after receiving asylum in Hungary last year. Polish authorities revoked his travel documents and are investigating how he le…
disabilityscoop.comDanish Scientist Poul Thorsen Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 Wire Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen, 65, was flown to Atlanta on May 7 after his arrest in Germany in summer 2025. He faces federal charges of stealing more than $1 million from CDC-funded autism and vaccine research grants awarded to Danish agencies. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg stated that int…
medpagetoday.comDanish Scientist Extradited to U.S. to Face 2011 CDC Grant Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Poul Thorsen, indicted in 2011 on 13 counts of wire fraud and nine counts of money laundering, arrived in Atlanta in handcuffs on May 8, 2026, after his arrest in Germany last year. Prosecutors allege he stole more than $1 million from CDC research grants awarded to Danish agenci…
onwardstate.comState Department Reviews All 53 Mexican Consulates After Deaths of Two CIA Officers in Mexico
The review, disclosed Thursday, comes amid heightened tensions following the deaths of two American CIA officers in a northern Mexico counter-narcotics operation last month. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has demanded explanations and requested evidence on U.S. charges again…
rediff.comGerman National Extradited from Colombia for Running Dark Web Marketplace
U.S. authorities extradited a German citizen from Colombia to face charges for owning and operating The Versus Project, a dark web site that facilitated illegal transactions. The action targets a platform with over 380,000 users, potentially disrupting networks for narcotics, fir…
German National Extradited from Colombia for Operating Dark Web Marketplace
U.S. authorities extradited a German citizen from Colombia to face charges for creating and running The Versus Project, a dark web site that facilitated illegal transactions for over 380,000 users. The action advances federal prosecution efforts against online platforms enabling…
France 24Suspect in 1982 Paris Restaurant Attack Extradited to France
A suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people has been extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. Hicham Harb, aged 72, was detained upon arrival and is set to face formal proceedings. The extradition follows France's recognition of a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDate Set for Steven Lyons Extradition Hearing in Amsterdam
A court hearing in Amsterdam is scheduled for 4 June to determine the extradition of Steven Lyons to Spain. The hearing will address only the extradition request and not the underlying case against him. The decision will be published on 18 June.