UAE handed over a French fugitive to authorities on money laundering charges
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made headlines once again for its role in international law enforcement, this time by extraditing four wanted individuals to France and Belgium.
On a Friday in September 2025, the UAE consented to extradite a wanted individual to France, marking the second instance of extradition between the two countries within the same month. The news was reported by the state news agency Wam. The identity of the extradited person, who is suspected of money laundering, fraud, and leading a criminal organization, remains undisclosed in the available search results.
Simultaneously, the UAE also extradited three other individuals to France and Belgium. These individuals are accused of operating a gang, trafficking drugs and psychotropic substances, committing robbery, and human trafficking in Belgium. According to reports, the arrests and extraditions were based on red notices issued by Interpol.
The three suspects, Mathias Akyazili, Giorgi Faes, and Othman El Ballouti, were wanted by Interpol and Europol. They were arrested by Dubai Police and the Dubai Police General Command, respectively. The extradition of these individuals followed a judicial ruling.
The Ministry of Justice in the UAE made the decision to extradite the individuals. The extradition took place within the UAE, a testament to the country's commitment to international cooperation in the fight against crime.
This series of extraditions underscores the UAE's role as a global hub for justice and security. By working closely with international agencies like Interpol and Europol, the UAE continues to demonstrate its dedication to maintaining a safe and secure environment for its citizens and the international community.
