UAE Extradites Italian Businessman for Financial Crimes
- Publish date: Thursday، 22 August 2024 | Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
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The UAE has sent back Italian fugitive Danilo Coppola, who was convicted of financial crimes, after a request from the Italian government. This was confirmed by the state news agency WAM on Thursday.
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The extradition was carried out based on an agreement between the UAE and Italy.
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During a phone call, UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan Al-Nuaimi and Italian Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio emphasized that this move reflects the strong cooperation between the two countries and their commitment to upholding justice.
“This development in our judicial cooperation highlights our shared commitment to ensuring that no one who commits crimes can escape justice by fleeing abroad,” the ministers said in a joint statement.
Italian media reported that Coppola was arrested in the UAE after an international warrant was issued against him for bankruptcy.
The ministers added that the extradition agreement between the two countries is aimed at tackling serious and organized crime.