Extradition

Fugitive from Panama and architect of "Fraud of the Century" extradited

One fled at the last minute to Panama, the other escaped to Israel after the "Fraud of the Century": A dramatic weekend at Ben-Gurion Airport concluded with two massive extraditions.

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Convicted fraudster extradited to Israel from Panama following multi-year pursuit

ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents and US Marshals arrest Yechiel Yehoshua Farkas, former Bnei Brak principal, in Lakewood, New Jersey, April 30, 2026.

Former Bnei Brak principal wanted in Israel for sex crimes against children arrested by ICE

Authorities extradite Iranian citizen Reza Dindar, published April 20, 2026.

Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment


Russian hacker, Na’ama Issachar ask High Court to block U.S. extradition

Generally, the petitioners oppose any extradition, but given the current state of legal play, they are pushing for extradition to Russia rather than the US.

Naama Issachar, who was arrested by Russia and given seven-and-a-half years in prison for carrying cannabis.

Israeli suspect extradited from Thailand for allegedly assaulting minors

The suspect was officially arrested upon his arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday.

58-year-old Israeli suspect extradited from Thailand, to be questioned for involvement in assault of multiple minors

A Russian hacker and an Israeli cannabis possessor - Analysis

Although it seems that Israel will not turn Burkov over to Russia in a trade for Issachar, Russia has reasons to think such hard ball might work.

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Court orders state psychiatrist to be bypassed on Leifer review panel

The decision is a significant win for the State Attorney’s Office prosecuting the case, due to the significant concerns about Charnes’s legitimacy in the Leifer case.

Malka Leifer is brought to court last week

Australia denies extradition of Iranian academic to U.S.

The statement came hours after Iran had agreed to free an Australian couple from a Tehran prison who were held on spying charges.

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Hong Kong protesters disperse after blockading police headquarters

In a statement early on Saturday, police said the acts of the protesters had seriously affected their work including the provision of emergency services to the public.

Protesters attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders to step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, June 16, 2019

Hong Kong vows to push extradition bill despite protest

What began as a peaceful protest through the centre of the global financial hub descended into violence as hundreds of protesters clashed with police, who responded with pepper spray.

Police officers detain protesters during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, on Gloucester Road in Hong Kong, China June 10, 2019.

Israeli man accused of raping Pennsylvania teen extradited back to US

An Israeli man accused of raping a teenage girl in Pennsylvania in 2004 was extradited back to the United States from Israel.

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Australian Jewish group calls for firing Litzman over extradition debacle

Details emerged that police suspect Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman attempted to pressure the Jlm. district psychiatrist into falsely stating that Leifer is mentally unfit to be extradited.

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State: Extradite Americans who ran off with $33m

Extradition department lawyer Ruti Fausner filed a request to extradite Asher Krasner from Israel to the US for alleged sexual crimes on a seven-year-old girl dating back to 2007.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks at Kohelet Conference in Jerusalem, October 9, 2018