Australian government approves extradition of former US fighter pilot Daniel Duggan
Source: ABC (Australia)
Australian government approves extradition of former US fighter pilot Daniel Duggan
By Jake Lapham
Posted 4h ago
The federal government has approved a request from Washington to extradite a former US marine pilot.
Daniel Duggan was arrested in the New South Wales Central West in October, the same week the British government issued a rare warning about China's recruitment of retired military pilots.
The US government issued an extradition request on December 9, alleging Mr Duggan had breached money laundering and arms export control laws.
Mr Duggan denies wrongdoing and has signalled through his lawyer that he will fight extradition.
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