P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. to Ask Swiss to Extradite Khashoggi in Marcos Fraud Case
The United States will ask Switzerland this week to extradite Saudi Arabian millionaire Adnan Khashoggi to face fraud charges in connection with his dealings with ousted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, a federal judge said today.
Judge John Keenan said formal extradition papers have been translated and signed and will be delivered to Swiss authorities by Friday.
Marcos and his wife, Imelda, are accused of looting the Philippine treasury of at least $103 million and using the money to buy Manhattan real estate. Khashoggi, arrested by Swiss police last month at U.S. request, and six others are accused of aiding in that scheme. Khashoggi specifically is accused of seeking to hide the Marcoses’ ownership of the property.
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