Extradited

Key 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Suspect Tahawwur Rana Extradited from U.S. to India Despite Legal Challenges and Health Concerns

by

New Delhi, India – Tahawwur Rana, a key figure behind the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, was extradited to India in a significant legal development following a prolonged battle against his extradition in the United States. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, faces charges for his alleged involvement in the attacks that resulted in the deaths of 166 people, including six Americans. Before his extradition, Rana’s legal team, led by attorney John D. Cline, made a final appeal to U.S. authorities for intervention. Cline’s efforts included a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, … Read more

Extradited Attorney Faces Court Over Alleged $52 Million EB-5 Visa Fraud Scheme

by

San Jose, CA – A major legal case unfolded as Danhong “Jean” Chen was extradited from the Kyrgyz Republic to face serious charges in the United States. Chen appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen in San Jose, following her arrest abroad due to allegations of extensive visa fraud linked to the EB-5 immigrant investor program. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California has accused Chen, alongside her business partner and former spouse Jianyun “Tony” Ye, of orchestrating a scheme that primarily leveraged the EB-5 visa program to illicitly secure immigration … Read more

Man Extradited from Sweden Faces Judge in Arson Cases Targeting Boston-Area Jewish Institutions

by

Stockholm, Sweden – A man connected to a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area has been extradited from Sweden. Alexander Giannakakis, a former resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, faced a judge on Monday to answer for his alleged involvement in the crimes. Federal authorities claim that Giannakakis assisted his younger brother, who is believed to have set fires at four different locations in 2019. Tragically, the younger brother passed away in 2020. Following his return from Sweden, Giannakakis appeared in court for his arraignment, which was subsequently continued until next Tuesday. … Read more