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RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- RTÉ News
George Gibney due in Florida court to formally consent to extradition
Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney is due in court in Florida to formally consent to his extradition to Ireland from the United States. The Irish Government has sought his return to face 78 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape against four girls aged between eight and 14 at the time of the alleged offences. George Gibney, with an address in Altamont Springs Orlando, submitted an affidavit of waiver of extradition to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In it he agrees to give up his right to challenge the extradition request, and agrees to being held in custody until his removal to Ireland by Irish authorities. Mr Gibney states in the signed affidavit: "I am the individual against whom charges are pending in Ireland and for whom process is outstanding there". He was arrested on 1 July on foot of an extradition request from Ireland that was submitted by a Diplomatic Note to the US Department of State last October. In February, the State Department's legal advisor's office said the documents complied with the terms of a 1983 Extradition Treaty between the EU and the US, and with a 2003 EU-US Extradition Agreement, and sent it to the Department of Justice for processing. An arrest warrant was issued in the Central District of Florida on 23 June at the request of the US Attorney's office. After his arrest, the US Attorney's office submitted a memorandum to Judge Daniel Irick, who is dealing with the Gibney case, which argued strongly against granting bail to Mr Gibney. It also set out the extradition law of the United States, arguing that the court's function is to ensure that the paperwork is correct, not to hear arguments about the charges being brought. Mr Gibney met with his court appointed public defenders, who went through the government memorandum with him. The following day, he notified the court of his intention to not contest his extradition. In the formal affidavit withdrawing his challenge to continued custody and his extradition to Ireland, Mr Gibney states that he has been fully informed of his rights by his attorney, who also explained the terms of the extradition treaty between the US and Ireland, the nature of the complaint filed and the treaty obligation of the US Government to the Government of Ireland. He states "I understand that I am entitled to a hearing at which certain facts would need establishing, including: A) that currently there is an extradition treaty in force between the United States and Ireland. B) That the Treaty covers the offense for which my extradition was requested. C) That I am the person whose extradition is sought by Ireland: and D) that probable cause exists to believe that I committed the offense for which extradition was requested." Mr Gibney's affidavit continues: "I fully understand that in the absence of a waiver of my rights, I cannot be compelled to return to Ireland unless and until a court in the United States issues a ruling certifying my extraditability and the Secretary of State of the United States issues a warrant of surrender." Mr Gibney says he understands that he has a right to a hearing to challenge the extradition, but has decided to waive that right and not challenge it. He states that he agrees "to be transported in custody, as soon as possible, to Ireland, and to remain in custody of the United States Marshal pending the arrival of duly authorised representatives from Ireland". Mr Gibney further states that no officials, representatives or officers of the United States or the Government of Ireland nor anyone else has made any promise, inducement or threat, nor exercised any form of intimidation against him, and he agrees to not contest his extradition knowingly, voluntarily and entirely of his own free will. Judge Daniel Irick is expected to order Mr Gibney's continued detention by US Marshals until his transport to Ireland is arranged, which is understood to be at least five more days away.
RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- RTÉ News
George Gibney due in US court to consent to extradition
Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney is due in court in Florida to formally consent to his extradition to Ireland from the United States. The Irish government has sought his return to face 78 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape against four girls aged between eight and 14 at the time of the alleged offences. George Gibney, with an address in Altamont Springs Orlando, submitted an affidavit of waiver of extradition to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In it he agrees to give up his right to challenge the extradition request, and agrees to being held in custody until his removal to Ireland by Irish authorities. Mr Gibney states in the signed affidavit: "I am the individual against whom charges are pending in Ireland and for whom process is outstanding there". He was arrested on 1 July on foot of an extradition request from Ireland that was submitted by a Diplomatic Note to the US Department of State last October. In February, the State Department's legal advisor's office said the documents complied with the terms of a 1983 Extradition Treaty between the EU and the US, and with a 2003 EU-US Extradition Agreement, and sent it to the Department of Justice for processing. An arrest warrant was issued in the Central District of Florida on 23 June at the request of the US Attorney's office. After his arrest, the US Attorney's office submitted a memorandum to Judge Daniel Irick, who is dealing with the Gibney case, which argued strongly against granting bail to Mr Gibney. It also set out the extradition law of the United States, arguing that the court's function is to ensure that the paperwork is correct, not to hear arguments about the charges being brought. Mr Gibney met with his court appointed public defenders, who went through the Government memorandum with him. The following day, he notified the court of his intention to not contest his extradition. In the formal affidavit withdrawing his challenge to continued custody and his extradition to Ireland, Mr Gibney states that he has been fully informed of his rights by his attorney, who also explained the terms of the extradition treaty between the US and Ireland, the nature of the complaint filed and the treaty obligation of the US Government to the Government of Ireland. George Gibney's signed affidavit of waiver of extradition. He states "I understand that I am entitled to a hearing at which certain facts would need establishing, including: A) that currently there is an extradition treaty in force between the United States and Ireland. B) That the Treaty covers the offense for which my extradition was requested. C) That I am the person whose extradition is sought by Ireland: and D) that probable cause exists to believe that I committed the offense for which extradition was requested." Mr Gibney's affidavit continues: " I fully understand that in the absence of a waiver of my rights, I cannot be compelled to return to Ireland unless and until a court in the United States issues a ruling certifying my extraditability and the Secretary of State of the United States issues a warrant of surrender." Mr Gibney says he understands that he has a right to a hearing to challenge the extradition, but has decided to waive that right and not challenge it. He states that he agrees "to be transported in custody, as soon as possible, to Ireland, and to remain in custody of the United States Marshal pending the arrival of duly authorised representatives from Ireland". Mr Gibney further states that no officials, representatives or officers of the United States or the Government of Ireland nor anyone else has made any promise, inducement or threat, nor exercised any form of intimidation against him, and he agrees to not contest his extradition knowingly, voluntarily and entirely of his own free will. Judge Daniel Irick is expected to order Mr Gibney's continued detention by US Marshals until his transport to Ireland is arranged, which is understood to be at least five more days away.
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
CBI Gets Custody Of Economic Offender Monika Kapoor, Who Fled To US In 1999
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday took the custody of economic offender Monika Kapoor, an accused in an import-export fraud who had fled to the US more than 20 years. A flight carrying Kapoor is expected to land in India on Wednesday night, officials said. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York had cleared her extradition under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA. She fled to the US in 1999 after the alleged fraud, where she, along with her two brothers -- Rajan Khanna and Rajiv Khanna -- forged documents for a jewellery business. These documents were allegedly used to obtain licenses from the Indian government to import raw materials duty-free. The alleged fraud caused a loss of more than USD 6,79,000 to the Indian exchequer. India had approached the US seeking Kapoor's extradition in 2010. Multi-Crore Fraud Case Monika Kapoor, who was the owner of a firm named "Monika Overseas", along with her two brothers prepared fake shipping bills, invoices and fake export documents for banks in 1998. Through these fake documents, they obtained six 'replenishment licenses' from the government, which allowed the purchase of duty-free gold worth about Rs 2.36 crore. They then sold these licenses at a premium to Deep Exports, an Ahmedabad-based firm, which used them to import duty-free gold. Due to this irregularity, the government suffered a loss of about Rs 1.44 crore. CBI's Actions The CBI filed a charge sheet against Monika Kapoor and her brothers, Rajan and Rajiv, in 2004 upon completion of the investigation. As Kapoor did not join the investigation and trial, she was declared a proclaimed offender in 2006. A red corner notice was also issued against her in 2010, the same year CBI sought help from the US authorities. The local court in Delhi convicted Rajan and Rajiv in 2017.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CBI takes custody of economic offender Monika Kapoor in US, ends 25-year-long run
The CBI is bringing back alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the USA after her extradition, ending her more than 25-year-long run from the law, officials said Wednesday. The central agency has taken Kapoor's custody in the USA and boarded an American Airlines flight to India.(Representative image) The central agency has taken Kapoor's custody in the USA and boarded an American Airlines flight to India, which is likely to land on Wednesday night, they said. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York had cleared her extradition under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA. Also Read | Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's brother Nehal arrested in US on India's request The secretary of state had subsequently issued a surrender warrant after rejecting Kapoor's claims that she would likely be tortured if returned to India, and that her extradition would therefore violate the United Nations Convention Against Torture as implemented by the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (FARRA). Kapoor went to the USA in 1999 after the alleged fraud where she along with her two brothers forged documents for jewellery business. These documents were allegedly used to obtain licenses from the Indian government to import raw materials duty free. Also Read | Fugitives can apply for pre-arrest bail under Extradition Act: Delhi high court The alleged fraud caused a loss of more than USD 679000 to Indian exchequer. India had approached the USA seeking Kapoor's extradition in October, 2010 pursuant to the Treaty on Extradition between the two countries, the officials said.
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
CBI Takes Custody Of Economic Offender Monika Kapoor In US, May Arrive In India Today
New Delhi: The CBI is bringing back alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor from the USA after her extradition, ending her more than 25-year-long run from the law, officials said Wednesday. The central agency has taken Kapoor's custody in the USA and boarded an American Airlines flight to India, which is likely to land on Wednesday night, they said. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York had cleared her extradition under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA. The secretary of state had subsequently issued a surrender warrant after rejecting Kapoor's claims that she would likely be tortured if returned to India, and that her extradition would therefore violate the United Nations Convention Against Torture as implemented by the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (FARRA). Kapoor went to the USA in 1999 after the alleged fraud where she along with her two brothers forged documents for jewellery business. These documents were allegedly used to obtain licenses from the Indian government to import raw materials duty free. The alleged fraud caused a loss of more than USD 679000 to Indian exchequer. India had approached the USA seeking Kapoor's extradition in October, 2010 pursuant to the Treaty on Extradition between the two countries, the officials said.
