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UAE hands over three wanted men to Belgium

June 18, 2026 / 9:11 PM
UAE hands over three wanted men to Belgium
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Annelies Verlinden, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Belgium, held a phone call Thursday regarding the extradition of three individuals wanted by the Belgian authorities.

Charges and INTERPOL Red Notices

The individuals were sought under Red Notices issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) on charges related to money laundering, drug trafficking, and association with transnational organised criminal groups.

Legal basis of extraditions

The extraditions were carried out in accordance with judicial decisions and rulings issued by the competent judicial authorities in the UAE, in line with the extradition treaty between the UAE and the Kingdom of Belgium.

Commitment to rule of law and international cooperation

The two ministers affirmed that these extraditions reflect a strong and shared commitment to the rule of law, the strengthening of international judicial cooperation, and the fight against transnational organised crime, particularly crimes related to money laundering and illicit drug trafficking.

Strengthening legal and judicial partnership

They also emphasised the significance of this achievement, which reflects the strength of the legal and judicial partnership between the two countries and their mutual commitment to ensure that individuals accused of serious crimes are brought to justice.

UAE commitment to combating organised crime

Al Nuaimi reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening bilateral judicial cooperation with the Kingdom of Belgium. He highlighted the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, cutting off sources of money laundering, and pursuing perpetrators of financial crimes, thereby contributing to enhanced security and stability and reinforcing the rule of law at both regional and international levels.

Belgian appreciation for UAE efforts

For her part, Verlinden expressed her deep appreciation to the UAE authorities for their continued efforts to enhance mutual judicial cooperation.

She commended the role of the UAE's judicial and law-enforcement authorities throughout all stages of the extradition process and underscored that this operation represents a successful model of international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime.

 

June 18, 2026 / 9:11 PM

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