Corridors of Justice
DPP secures extradition order for Kenyan fugitive wanted in US
Kibutu was arrested pursuant to an extradition request by the governments of the United States of America and Kenya.
Extradition
Africa
Six Nigerians face US trial over alleged $6m romance scam
South Africa's elite Hawks police unit said the six would leave a correctional facility in Cape Town on Friday morning before being taken to the airport and handed over to US officials.
News
DPP seeks extradition of fugitive wanted in US over fatal drunk-driving case
The case dates back to October 11, 2013, when the suspect went on the run after failing to attend a sentencing hearing in California. He had been directed by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Madera, to appear for sentencing on October 28, 2013.
Global Affairs
Tate brothers denied bail as they fight extradition to UK
A federal judge in Miami ruled that the brothers’ wealth and history of travelling between countries made them a serious flight risk. The judge said the dual US-UK citizens had an "exceptional capacity to flee the jurisdiction".
Africa
Uganda clears ex-soldier for US trial over alleged cartel arms plot
Katungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant in the Ugandan army, faces charges in the US over an alleged international arms-trafficking operation targeting criminal groups, including the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
Corridors of Justice
DPP seeks extradition of Chinese national wanted in Uganda over Sh151m fraud
Guang, 39, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
Global Affairs
UAE hands over alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
The extradition followed a final ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Ireland, according to the UAE Ministry of Justice.
News
Court approves extradition of three Kenyans wanted in U.S in cybercrime case
Principal Magistrate P.K. Mutai on Thursday endorsed warrants of arrest against Francis Asanyo, Peter Omari and Elvis Obaigwa, paving the way for their transfer to the United States to stand trial.
Crime
Afghan national extradited from Kenya to U.S. over narcotics trafficking charges
According to the agency, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a warrant for Qadeer's arrest on March 25, 2025, over the alleged offences.
Global Affairs
Ghanaian influencer Abu Trica extradited to US over $8 million scam
Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online identities, targeting victims through social media and dating sites, earning their trust, then extorting their money.
News
Court denies bail to Kenyan sought by UK over murder and fraud charges
The ruling followed an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which successfully opposed the suspect's release on bond, citing concerns that he could abscond before the extradition process is concluded
Global Affairs
US charges Sinaloa governor and officials over alleged cartel links
The Justice Department alleges that the group includes senior political figures and high-ranking law enforcement officials who used their positions of power to support cartel activities. Authorities further claim they “abused their authority in support of the cartel, exposed and subjected victims to threats and violence.”