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UAE extradites man wanted for fraud, money laundering to France
This follows his arrest by Dubai Police based on a Red Notice issued by Interpol, the UAE Ministry of Interior said on Friday
- PUBLISHED: Fri 19 Sept 2025, 11:41 AM UPDATED: Fri 19 Sept 2025, 11:55 AM
The UAE has extradited a man wanted for fraud, money laundering and leading a criminal gang to France.
Handing over the suspect was implemented following his arrest by Dubai Police based on a Red Notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), the UAE Ministry of Interior said on Friday.
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A judicial ruling was issued, and a decision was taken by the Ministry of Justice to extradite him, reaffirming the country’s commitment to international legal procedures.
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In July, Dubai Police also extradited two international suspects to French authorities for their alleged involvement in organised transnational crimes, including attempted fraud and drug trafficking.
One of the most high-profile extraditions this year occurred on February 7, when the UAE announced it would extradite French national Mehdi Charafa to France, who was wanted on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The Federal Supreme Court had approved the request, allowing Charafa to face prosecution in his home country.
The UAE's growing track record of international law enforcement cooperation has also seen several other major extraditions in recent months.
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