UAE extradites 'wanted criminal' to Italy

The United Arab Emirates and Italy have confirmed the extradition to the latter of Danilo Coppola, an Italian national convicted of financial crimes, the official UAE news agency WAM has reported.

Minister of Justice Abdullah Bin Sultan Al Nuaimi and his Italian counterpart Carlo Nordio confirmed in a phone call that the extradition decision was carried out in accordance with the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Italy.

The ministers emphasised that the successful extradition of Coppola underscores both governments’ continuing and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation. This outcome reflects the strong relationship between the UAE and Italy, and demonstrates the shared determination to ensure that justice is served. Such procedures confirm the continued collaboration between the UAE and Italy in the pursuit of international justice.

“These agreements firmly illustrate our keenness to enhance cooperation on legal and judicial matters according to best international practices, aiming to reinforce efforts that combat serious and organised crime,” added the ministers. “This positive development in our judicial cooperation underlines our shared commitment to ensuring that there is no impunity for those who commit crimes and attempt to evade justice by seeking refuge overseas.”

Furthermore, the two sides stressed their commitment to providing regular updates on priority requests and maintaining channels of communication between central authorities, reflecting a steadfast dedication to achieving fruitful judicial cooperation and bolstering bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy.

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