Cyprus Reportedly Extradites Hizbullah Suspect to U.S.
Authorities in Cyprus have extradited to the United States a Hizbullah member accused of drug dealing, Al-Arabiya TV reported on Sunday.
Cyprus' supreme court had on May 29 upheld an order to extradite a suspected Hizbullah member to the U.S. on money laundering charges, according to official media.
A five-judge bench unanimously dismissed an appeal against a decision by a lower court in September 2019 to extradite the man, identified only by his surname Diab, the Cyprus News Agency said.
The suspect was wanted by authorities in Florida for alleged money laundering crimes.
According to the extradition papers, the charges related to money laundering in excess of $100,000 (90,000 euros), conspiracy to money launder, the transfer of unlicensed money and illegal use of wireless communication.
The court said the suspect conspired with individuals in 2014 to launder drug money.
Diab was arrested at Larnaca airport in Cyprus when he arrived from Lebanon in March 2019.
Police apprehended him when they found there was a U.S.-issued warrant for his arrest.
The supreme court ruled in May that he would remain in detention until his extradition could be arranged by the justice ministry.
Source: Naharnet
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