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Extradition refused for individual sought by the US on multiple fraud charges

Judgment was handed down today in relation to a US extradition request seeking the return of a couple alleged to have been involved in a scheme to defraud the US Medicare system through the importation of none US approved prescription medicine. Although extradition was ordered in relation to the lead conspirator, it was refused in relation to his ex-wife due to the combined effect on her, the wider family and their Article 8 rights.

Amanda Bostock represented the successful party.

Read more about the case here.

13th November 2026