I am facing some serious accusations of money laundering from a country where I used to do business. They are trying to extradite me now. I feel like the evidence is very weak and purely circumstantial. Can I fight this based on the lack of evidence? What is the best way to handle this in court?
Money laundering is a favorite charge for prosecutors because it is so broad. You can definitely fight it by showing there is no “predicate offense” or that the money was from legal sources. Check extraditionlawyers.net for strategies on defending against financial crime requests. You need to show that the requirements of the treaty are not met. The court usually does not look at the full evidence like a trial, but they do look at whether a “prima facie” case exists. If the paperwork is messy or the facts don’t add up, you have a real chance. Get an expert who can look at the bank records and the international law side of it. These cases are won on technicalities and proper documentation.
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