UAE Extradites Fraud and Money Laundering Suspect to France Under International Cooperation Framework

The UAE has extradited a man accused of fraud, money laundering, and leading a criminal gang to France, reaffirming its commitment to international extradition laws and judicial cooperation.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the suspect was arrested in Dubai after the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) issued a Red Notice. His handover was carried out following a judicial ruling and a decision by the Ministry of Justice, ensuring full compliance with the country’s legal framework for extradition.

Extraditions in the UAE are governed by Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 on International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, in addition to bilateral treaties and multilateral conventions. The law requires judicial oversight and ministerial approval, guaranteeing that requests are legitimate, offences are criminalised under UAE law, and cases are not politically motivated.

Friday’s extradition is the latest in a series of high-profile cases that demonstrate the UAE’s growing role as a reliable partner in international law enforcement. In July, Dubai Police extradited two suspects to France on charges of involvement in organised transnational crimes, including attempted fraud and drug trafficking. Earlier this year, on 7 February, French national Mehdi Charafa was extradited to face trial in his home country on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, after the Federal Supreme Court approved France’s request.

The Ministry of Interior stressed that such cases reflect the UAE’s determination to strengthen cross-border cooperation in combating organised crime and to uphold the rule of law. With several major extraditions executed in recent months, the country continues to enhance its global reputation as a key player in international judicial collaboration.

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