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Russian prosecutors have asked for the extradition of senior ICC figures, including court president Tomoko Akane. Japan's government rejected the request as "unreasonable and unacceptable," calling it incompatible with international law. The move deepens tensions between Moscow and the Hague-based court, which has issued arrest warrants for senior Russian officials.
Japan has extradited a detained Russian citizen suspected of being a key member of an international ransomware group to German authorities, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The suspect is believed to have been an important figure in the transnational criminal network's operations.
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a wealthy American donor to Gaza humanitarian projects, is detained in Spain awaiting a US extradition decision on alleged Hamas financing. His wife and lawyer call it politically motivated 'persecution' and warn of a dangerous precedent.
Christian Castro, a former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during an immigration raid, was freed from a Texas jail Thursday after the extradition deadline lapsed. A judge ruled he could not block the release because Governor Greg Abbott refused to sign the extradition warrant, citing political reasons.
A federal judge has rejected Minnesota's bid to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extradite ICE agent Christian Castro, who is accused of shooting a man during an immigration raid in Minnesota. The ruling came as a 90-day deadline for Castro's detention in Texas was set to expire.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged with assault and false reporting in a January shooting in Minneapolis. Ellison argues Abbott has no legal right to refuse the extradition and warns Castro may flee to Mexico if released.
The United Arab Emirates has extradited alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Dublin, where he faces charges related to leading a transnational criminal organization. The 49-year-old arrived on an Irish government aircraft and is expected to appear before the Special Criminal Court.
Lebanon has arrested a former Syrian army major general who served under Bashar al-Assad, with authorities weighing his extradition to Syria. The arrest came after consular staff at Syria's embassy in Beirut spotted him and notified Lebanese prosecutors.
The United States has requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Philippines-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ sect, to face child sex trafficking and fraud charges. The Philippine government acknowledged receiving the request, which now awaits approval from local courts handling his ongoing cases.
