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"Merchant of Death" Might Face New Extradition Trial in Thailand
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Viktor Bout
Alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout, might face another extradition trial in Thailand after new charges were filed against him in New York.
A Thai court earlier ruled that it could not extradite Bout to face charges of supporting terrorism in the United State.
Thailand's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said, however it could file another extradition case against the suspected Russian arms dealer.
U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday filed new charges against Bout and an American alleged accomplice, Richard Chichakli.
According to the charges, the two men is accused with conspiracy to violate sanctions against weapons sales to conflict areas, money laundering, and wire fraud.
A spokesman at the Thailand Office of the Attorney General said they had not yet received a new request from the United States for extradition. But, if it is consistent with their extradition treaty and regulations, Bout could face a new extradition process.
"If we agree to submit the case to the court then the prosecutor has to request the court to put him under custody. And, all the process will follow the same as the former case," Sirisak Tiyapan, head of international affairs said.
Thailand's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said, however it could file another extradition case against the suspected Russian arms dealer.
U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday filed new charges against Bout and an American alleged accomplice, Richard Chichakli.
According to the charges, the two men is accused with conspiracy to violate sanctions against weapons sales to conflict areas, money laundering, and wire fraud.
A spokesman at the Thailand Office of the Attorney General said they had not yet received a new request from the United States for extradition. But, if it is consistent with their extradition treaty and regulations, Bout could face a new extradition process.
"If we agree to submit the case to the court then the prosecutor has to request the court to put him under custody. And, all the process will follow the same as the former case," Sirisak Tiyapan, head of international affairs said.
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